The defiant Tartan Army declared ‘Bring on Brazil’ after Scotland fell to a disappointing defeat against Morocco out in Boston.
Around 5,000 ticketless fans piled into the huge fan zone at the city hall before watching the drama unfold on Friday night.
Those who have made the long trip across the pond were hopeful of seeing us getting a result before the game kicked off – but they were left gutted as they watched us lose at the Gillette Stadium.
View 10 ImagesScotland supporters at the Boston fan zone during the 1-0 loss to Morocco(Image: Tony Nicoletti/Daily Record)
We now know we need a draw against Brazil to guarantee qualification through Group C – and Hamish Lang and Ryan Beyer, who are both 27-year-old engineers from Stirling, are certain we can still do it.
Hamish said: “Never say never, I still think we have enough to get that result on Wednesday and get through. We’ve just got to stay positive.
“We’ve had such an amazing trip so far and we’re not going to let this spoil it. Boston has been amazing.
“We were at the Haiti match but it was great watching from the fan zone.
View 10 ImagesHamish Lang and Ryan Beyer are both 27-year-old engineers from Stirling.(Image: Tony Nicoletti/Daily Record)
Ryan added: “We’re heading off to Miami now and I’m still confident we’re going to do it. We just need a 0-0 Steve Clarke masterclass and we are through.”
Fiona MacDonald , 50, have travelled across to Boston from the Borders with her husband Neil, 49, and their children Aidan, 20, Maggie, 17 and Innes, 13.
View 10 ImagesFiona MacDonald alongside husband Neil and children Aidan, Maggie and Innes.(Image: Tony Nicoletti/Daily Record)
Neil said: “We’re just here to enjoy ourselves anyway so we’re not too gutted.
“Brazil aren’t as good as they think they are so we still have a chance.”
Fiona said: “I was optimistic before the game but that was quite disappointing. We’re now heading to Miami,
“It’s been an such an amazing trip. We had three days in New York then we came up to Boston yesterday. It’s not over yet.”
Brian Stirling, a 38-year-old working in retail and from Glasgow, watched from the stadium with Jeff Arthur, who is 62 and works as a deck head on ferries in Shetland.
View 10 ImagesBrian Stirling and Jeff Arthur(Image: Tony Nicoletti/Daily Record)
Jeff: “I always said I thought we have more chance against Brazil than with Morocco. We didn’t want it to go down to the last day, but we’re still going to do it.”
In the fan zone, the Tartan Army were joined by Morocco fans as supporters watched the game on a huge screen.
Fergus Younger, 23, and his brother Liam, 21, are both greenskeepers from Perth.
View 10 ImagesFergus and Liam Younger with dad Gavin(Image: Tony Nicoletti/Daily Record)
The pair painted their faces with saltires ahead of the match, and their dad Gavin, a 57-year-old carpenter, said: “We have to go over to Miami all guns blazing. Morocco are a good team so it was always going to be tough.
“If the team are on their game we can do it. I think we were lucky against Morocco. So we need to play better. We’ve got it in us for sure.”
Lynn Gordon, a 60-year-old change nurse, watched from the fan zone with Diane Boyack, a 60-year-old civil servant.
View 10 ImagesLynn Gordon and Diane Boyack(Image: Tony Nicoletti/Daily Record)
The pair have travelled over from Dundee, and Lynn teared up as she left the fan zone, she said: “The trip has been amazing so we’re not letting this get us down too much. We were in New York for seven days, then here for five days then off to Miami.
“The atmosphere has been absolutely brilliant. We just have to go to Miami now and get that point.”
Ewen Christie, a 44-year-old civil engineer from Milngavie, watched in the fan zone with his kids Matthew, 14, Anna, 12, and Alex, 8.
View 10 ImagesEwen Christie with children Matthew, Anna and Alex(Image: Tony Nicoletti/Daily Record)
Ewen said: “Our trip has been amazing – just absolutely brilliant. We were at the Haiti game which was an unbelievable experience. Since then we’ve just been taking in a lot of Boston. It’s been unbelieable.
“We watched from the fan zone. It’s obviously disappointing but we will get the result we need against Brazil. Easy – no bother!”
Paul Alcroft, 39, works in IT, and his little boy Arran, 8, are over from Glasgow.
View 10 ImagesPaul Alcroft and son Arran(Image: Tony Nicoletti/Daily Record)
Paul said: “We only arrived a couple of days ago but it’s been so good.. That’s why we came across here, we’ve waited 28 years and it could be a while again, so we’re just here to make the most of the trip.
“I’m not overly confident going into the Brazil game now but we should have enough to get a point. With the players we’ve got McGinn, McTominay, they will fancy we still have a chance.”
“We’re actually coming back to Boston on the 28th, so we could still have a game here on the 29th. We’ve just got everything crossed for that scenario at the moment.
Ethan MacColl, 20, works for Patrick Thistle and is studying media, and Ewan Chalmers, 20, an apprentice oil and gas worker, have travelled over from Aberdeen.
View 10 ImagesEthan MacColl and Ewan Chalmers(Image: Tony Nicoletti/Daily Record)
Ethan said: “We’ve had an amazing few days out here in Boston. It’s an amazing city.
“It’s just fantastic, we are only 20-year-old so we’ve never even seen us play at a World Cup before this.
“We just have to give it our all against Brazil. The heat will be against us so that’s going to be tough. But we just have to focus on our strengths and I think Steve Clarke will be able to do that.
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“Just look at how he managed Kilmarnock – they were so difficult to play against. If he can do that against Brazil we will be fine.
“I’m just happy to be here and to be a part of it for once.”