Patterson Steers Scotland To First World Cup Win In 36 Years

Nathan Patterson played the final 15 minutes of Scotland's first World Cup victory since 1990 as Steve Clarke's side beat Haiti 1-0 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

John McGinn's first half strike was the difference on the night as Scotland celebrated a landmark victory, one that puts them top of Group C following the 1-1 draw between Morocco and Brazil earlier in the day.

Patterson's introduction was part of a triple change made by Clarke in the 75th minute as Scotland looked to see out an important, memorable victory.

Scotland's previous World Cup victory came back in 1990, when Stuart McCall and Mo Johnston both scored in a 2-1 group stage win over Sweden. 

Patterson becomes the fourth player to represent Scotland at a World Cup while playing for Everton, following in the footsteps of McCall, Alex Parker and Graeme Sharp.

The Tartan Army are next in action on Friday 19 June (11pm kick-off) when they take on Morocco, again in Massachusetts.