Scotland manager Steve Clarke says his side handled pressure well after beating Haiti 1-0 in their Group C opener, their first World Cup match victory in 36 years. Clarke describes the result as a “must-win game” that Scotland meet, with the win ending a long wait for a positive start to their World Cup campaign and coming after a period of expectation on the team.
Across reports, Clarke is portrayed as “absolutely delighted” and proud of Scotland’s resilience and character during the match. While Scotland did not dominate throughout, the team secured the decisive goal and held on for a narrow win. The Guardian adds that Clarke believes pressure on the players has eased after the victory, even as Scotland acknowledges the need for a different approach in later fixtures against stronger opponents.
Scotland move ahead in Group C after the match, with Brazil drawing against Morocco in the other game, setting up Scotland’s next matches as they look to qualify for the knockout stage.
