What do the stats say about Scotland's win over Haiti?
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Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in their World Cup opener, marking the team's third opening-match victory in the tournament and their first win since 1990. The shutout was Scotland's fourth clean sheet in World Cup history, with three of those coming against American opponents. The victory also stands out as Scotland's first World Cup win decided by a single goal.
Scotland won their opening match at the World Cup for the third time (also 1974 and 1982). All three times they won their first match they were top of the group after one matchday with all three groups also featuring Brazil.
This was Scotland's fifth World Cup win, their first since a 2-1 victory over Sweden in 1990, also their first ever with only one goal scored in the tournament.
Scotland have kept a clean sheet for the fourth time in a World Cup match (W2 D2), three of them were against opponents from the Americas, including this 1-0 win over Haiti and 0-0 draws against Uruguay in 1986 and Brazil in 1974.
Angus Gunn is the third Scottish goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet at the World Cup, following David Harvey (twice in 1974) and Jim Leighton (1986).
Haiti recorded their best defensive performance in goals conceded (1), shots faced (9), shots on target faced (2) and expected goals conceded (1.05) in their four-match history in the World Cup.
At 31 years, 238 days old, John McGinn is the oldest player to score for Scotland at the World Cup, surpassing Kenny Dalglish (31y 103d) v New Zealand in 1982.
Scotland had more possession (59% to 41%) and total attempts (6 to 3) until McGinn opened the scoring. However, after the 29th minute, Haiti dominated possession (60% to 40%) and had more total shots (12 to 3).
Andy Robertson led Scotland in touches (68), passes in the final third (18) and line-breaking passes in the final third (6). He also had Scotland's joint-most chances created (2).