Scotland fans celebrated after the men's national team secured a win in their first World Cup game in 28 years, with scenes of joy at a Glasgow fanzone.
Fans across the country stayed up into the early hours of the morning to watch Steve Clarke's side defeat Haiti one-nil in their first World Cup fixture since 1998.
Thousands of Tartan Army diehards gathered for a fanzone event at the Ovo Hydro arena in Glasgow, one of many large venues and pubs which stayed open late to host watch parties for the game in Boston.
The arena erupted as fans watched John McGinn's 28th-minute goal on a 20-metre screen.
Fans cheered and hugged each other as Scotland took the lead.
However the atmosphere remained tense going into the second half as an eager Haiti team sought to equalise.
When the final whistle blew, the thousands of supporters roared and jumped up and down, with drinks sent flying into the air.
Fans chanted “no Scotland, no party” as they celebrated the win, dancing on the floor of the venue.
One of the younger Tartan Army supporters was Darcy Morrison, 12, who attended along with her mother and brother.
She said: “It was really good, but I think we could of done better. I thought we were going to beat them 4 – 0 but we didn’t.”
Fans had earlier spoke of their optimism during the half-time break.
William MacGregor, 41, from Dumbarton, said it had been a “nail-biting” first 45 minutes.
“But we’re up at half-time so we can’t complain. Another goal and I think we would be a wee bit more secure,” Mr MacGregor said.
He described the atmosphere in the arena as “bouncing”. “Drinks were flying everywhere when the goal went in. Not mine, I kept mine,” he added.
Kieran Gallagher, 34, travelled from Oban to the OVO Hydro for the fanzone.
Despite Scotland finishing the half one-nil up, he was not satisfied with the performance from the national team.
He said: “Haiti have been the better team. And that doesn’t make sense.”
He added: “They want it more. They definitely want it more.”
The sold-out event at the Ovo Hydro had more than 5,500 people gathering for the World Cup match.
Dominic McKay, chief executive of the Scottish Events Campus and the OVO Hydro, said he believes the Glasgow fan party is the “largest ever” in Scotland at 2am.
Ahead of the game, he told Press Association: “We’re here tonight for Scotland’s opening game of the World Cup, Scotland playing Haiti, and we’ve thrown open the doors of the Hydro to welcome Scots who have been unable to get to America, but want to come and celebrate and have a bit of a fun experience.”
The Hydro is a busy venue with about 150 shows a year, but Mr McKay said this event is a “really special one”.
“It’s a show for Scotland, and opening the doors up to the Scottish public is something we’re proud to be able to do, and it’s been a huge success, and a tribute to everyone that’s been part of it,” he said.
The late-night kick-offs for Scotland’s group stage games means that most councils around the country have chosen to allow extended licensing hours for pubs and other venues.
The hospitality trade expects to see a sales boost of about 40% in pubs and bars.
Monday, June 15 will be a bank holiday to mark the occasion.
