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Rate the players as Scotland face Haiti

Rate the players as Scotland face Haiti

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 –. you can see how BBC Sport readers rated them at the bottom of the page too.

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

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

Lyndon Dykes (75 mins)- Gave Scotland an aerial option. 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

After the opportunity to rate players has closed. the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users.

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Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/crmpyx2xpklo

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