Boom time for the Tartan Army! Scotland fans celebrating the Women's World Cup are riding high after scooping a staggering £8,400 in a Boston baseball raffle. Two pairs of fathers and sons hit the jackpot, pocketing a whacking great $10,677 during Sunday's Boston Red Sox game – just 24 hours after the team's historic 1-0 victory over Haiti sparked national pride.
For Paul Innes, one of the winning sons, it was a moment that left him beaming with delight. 'Surreal' is how he described the feeling when they checked their numbers multiple times in the ninth inning – and then had to pinch themselves to believe it! The Scotland fans' winning streak shows no signs of slowing down as they prepare for their next World Cup match against Morocco at the Boston Stadium on Friday.
The Tartan Army has been making waves in Boston, with an estimated 20,000 Scottish supporters descending upon the city. Local businesses are reaping the rewards, with trade tripling that of a typical St Patrick's Day after Sunday night's Scotland v Haiti match. 'We've never seen anything like it,' said Noelle Somers, Chief Operating Officer at Hennessy’s Bar – and they're not complaining about running out of beer on Sunday night!
But the fans' presence isn't just about partying – they're bringing a taste of Glasgow's unique humour to Boston. The infamous tradition of placing traffic cones on statues has been transplanted across the Atlantic, with footage shared by NBC Boston showing fans attempting to crown US founding father Samuel Adams with a cone. It's just another example of the light-hearted spirit that's making this World Cup one to remember.
Friday can't come soon enough for Scotland fans – and we can't wait to see what they get up to next! Will their luck continue, or will Morocco put the brakes on their winning streak? One thing's for sure: it'll be a day to remember in Boston!