World Cup: McGinn's record goal seals Scotland's first win in 36 years against Haiti | Sports | Sports Chosun [Sports Chosun Reporter Choi Man-sik] 'Old soldiers never die.' John McGinn (Aston Villa), who gave Scotland their first thrilling victory in 28 years of participating in the World Cup finals, has also set a new milestone in Scottish football history. He set a new record for the oldest goal scorer in Scotland's World Cup history. Scotland won 1-0 against Haiti on the 14th (Korean time) at Boston Stadium in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The victory was Scotland's first in 36 years. McGinn, 29, scored the winning goal in the 40th minute of the first half, breaking the record for the oldest scorer in Scottish World Cup history. He also became the first Scottish player to score in the World Cup in 24 years since Ally McCoist in 1998. McGinn's goal was his 17th goal for Scotland, tying him with Kenny Dalglish for third place on the all-time list. "It's a dream come true to score the winning goal in the World Cup," McGinn said after the match. "I'm proud to be part of this team and to make history for Scotland." Scotland's victory was their first in the World Cup since 1986. They had been eliminated in the group stage in all previous appearances. The win gives Scotland a strong chance of advancing to the knockout stage for the first time in their history. "We played well and deserved to win," said Scotland coach Steve Clarke. "We showed great character and determination. We will continue to fight for our fans."

John McGinn etched his name in Scottish football history by scoring the decisive goal in Scotland's World Cup victory over Haiti. The Aston Villa midfielder's strike not only secured a crucial three points for his team but also set a new record as the oldest player to score for Scotland in a World Cup tournament.

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The next two games against teams inside the World top 10 will be tough games, but obviously we're going into them with a little bit less pressure than everybody put on us going into this game.

The 1-0 win, achieved on Saturday, is particularly significant as it marks Scotland's first World Cup triumph in 36 years. This long-awaited victory provides a much-needed boost for the team, which had struggled in previous major tournaments, failing to win any games at the last two European Championships.

Manager Steve Clarke acknowledged the immense pressure his team faced going into the opening match, especially given their past performances. He expressed pride in his players' resilience and defensive efforts, while also hoping for improved ball possession and creativity in upcoming games.

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Just tells you how difficult it is for a country like Scotland to go to a World Cup and win games.

Clarke highlighted the difficulty for a nation like Scotland to secure wins at the World Cup, noting that this was only their fifth win in 24 World Cup matches. He praised his players for their determination in a must-win scenario. With Brazil and Morocco drawing their earlier match, Scotland now sits atop Group C, a position Clarke aims to savor while preparing for tougher challenges ahead.

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This for me is everything, it's what I wanted to do, I wanted to go to a World Cup with my country.