Tartan Army feels the heat in Boston as World Cup kicks off

Tartan Army feels the heat in Boston as World Cup kicks off17 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMegan BonarBBC Scotland, in BostonPA MediaScotland fan Simon Morley plays bagpipes outside Park Street Church in BostonThe Tartan Army is feeling the heat in Boston as plane-loads of fans continue to arrive in the city as the World Cup gets under way.Visitors are facing 31C temperatures, with the soaring heat expected to continue into Saturday when Scotland's men face Haiti in their opening match.Around 30,000 fans are expected in Boston for the fixture, and city streets and bars are gradually filling up with kilts and Scotland tops.The tournament kicked off on Thursday night with the opening ceremony and first game between Mexico and and South Africa.Tartan Army on the move as fans descend on BostonMexico, one of the three host nations, won the match 2-0.The atmosphere has been building at the Haven Bar - Boston's only Scottish pub - with a piper playing the US national anthem and extra Scottish beer shipped in.At one table are brothers Paul Flynn and Gary Collins, who have come together for the tournament.Originally from Glasgow, they now live thousands of miles apart in Australia and York."There's a real air of anticipation, everyone is in a good jovial mood," said Gary."It feels like we're on the cusp of something special. The Tartan Army has got a reputation and Boston is welcoming us well so far."We've had people pulling over in the car just to say good luck."Brothers Paul Flynn and Gary Collins are together for the tournament"Big" Jay Howard and his brother Ed Murray are in charge of security at The Haven. They have been given a crash course in Scottish culture.Jay told BBC Scotland News: "It blew my mind, I came in yesterday and then these guys were wearing these kilts and they just started singing for no reason. "I love the energy."An American football fan, Jay said the crowd w...