Scotland’s Maurice Malpas (6, left), Mo Johnston and Gordon Durie celebrate Stuart McCall’s (not pictured) goal
Scotland’s last World Cup win 36 years ago saw Old Firm legends Ally McCoist and Paul McStay come off the bench to make an impact.
And Scotland had to wait 13,147 days for the next World Cup victory.
Tens of thousands of Tartan Army fans in the USA celebrated an historic victory as Scotland defeated Haiti in Boston.
It was only Scotland’s fifth win at the tournament and first since they stunned Sweden in a 2-1 success in Genoa in front of 31,823 fans.
And boss Andy Roxburgh opted to use Ibrox hero McCoist and Hoops icon McStay from the bench as Scotland played their second game in the group in Italy.
After a disastrous 1-0 opening game defeat to Costa Rica, Scotland desperately needed a response.
And after Stuart McCall slid in to turn in the opening goal, Rangers striker Mo Johnston added a second from the penalty spot.
But Atalanta ace Glenn Stromberg ensured a nervy last five minutes for the Scots when he pulled a goal back.
However, Scotland saw the game out and waited 431 months and 29 days before the next triumph on the biggest stage.
SCOTLAND: Leighton (Manchester United), McPherson (Hearts), McLeish (Aberdeen), Levein (Hearts), Malpas (Dundee United), Aitken (Newcastle United), McCall (Everton), MacLeod (Borussia Dortmund), Durie (Chelsea), Johnston (Rangers), Fleck (Norwich City).
SUBS: McStay (Celtic), McCoist (Rangers).