'He's become Scots' chief creative force' - how the players rated

Haiti v Scotland
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John McGinn's first-half goal sealed victory for Scotland in their World Cup opener in Boston - their first victory in the tournament since 1990.

BBC Sport Scotland's Andy Burke assessed how the players performed – and you can see how BBC Sport readers rated them at the bottom of the page too.

Scotland starting XI

Angus Gunn – Very fortunate not to concede after spilling a fairly routine shot. Otherwise, Haiti's erratic finishing meant he was not overly tested. 6

Aaron Hickey – Lapse in concentration early on almost cost Scotland dear, but one vital intervention to deny Ruben Providence. 6

Jack Hendry – Great bit of defending to prevent Wilson Isidor from heading home. Largely restricted Haiti to efforts from long range. 7

Grant Hanley – Solid display from the big centre back. Great ball over the top to Adams which led to McGinn's goal. 7

Andy Robertson – Some outstanding deliveries from wide on the left could have brought more goals. Linked-up well with McGinn. 7

Ben Gannon-Doak – Pace and directness caused alarm bells in Haiti backline every time he got the ball. Final delivery can still frustrate, but he has become Scotland's chief creative force. 9

Scott McTominay – Unlucky to see a curling effort come crashing off a post. Robbed of possession in dangerous areas on a couple of occasions. Short of his imperious best. 6

Lewis Ferguson – Anticipated and cut out the danger on numerous occasions as the Haitians broke at pace. 8

John McGinn – Scored Scotland's first goal at a men's World Cup since Craig Burley's strike against Norway at France '98. Missed a huge chance for a second. 8

Lawrence Shankland – Did his defensive work, but struggled to get into the game. Unable to find the sort of form in his goalscoring displays in the warm-up games against Curacao and Bolivia. 6

Che Adams – Great run and exquisite first touch in build-up to McGinn's opener. Partnership with Shankland did not quite click. 6

Scotland substitutes

Nathan Patterson (75 mins) - One good intervention to halt a Haiti attack. 6

Lyndon Dykes (75 mins) - Gave Scotland an aerial option but most of the play was down the other end during his time on the pitch. 5

Ryan Christie (75 mins) - Little impact as Haiti finished the stronger side. 5

Kenny McLean (82 mins) - Perhaps lucky to receive only a yellow card for a reckless tackle in stoppage time. 5

Finlay Curtis (82 mins) - Used his pace to exploit gaps in the Haiti defence in closing stages. 6

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Number: 1 J. Placide
Number: 8 M. Expérience
Number: 5 H. Delcroix
Number: 4 R. Adé
Number: 2 C. Arcus
Number: 15 R. Providence
Number: 10 J. Bellegarde
Number: 17 D. Jean Jacques
Number: 11 L. Deedson
Number: 18 W. Isidor
Number: 20 F. Pierrot

Substitutes

Number: 21 J. Casimir
Number: 19 Y. Fortuné
Number: 16 L. Joseph

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