Mass. player nearly scores for Haiti in World Cup game

Catch up quick: Pierrot, who moved to Massachusetts at age 11 and played soccer for two years at Melrose High School, was tapped to play as a forward for Haiti's national men's team.

Threat level: Both teams had a lot to prove in their first match.

• It's Scotland's first time competing in the World Cup in 28 years.
• For Haiti, it's the first time in 52 years.

Yes, but: The closest Haiti came to scoring a goal was Pierrot's attempt.

What they're saying: "Any high-level forward is going to encounter situations like this, and I hope he can be ready for the next two games," coach Sébastien Migné said when asked by Axios about Pierrot.

What's next: Haiti faces Brazil, a five-time World Cup winner, on June 19.

• Meanwhile, Scotland plays Morocco that day, followed by Brazil on June 24.