Hearts Push 8 Points Clear Clear at the Summit After Shankland's Spot-Kick Overcomes The Glasgow Giants
A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, as it's far too early for such landmarks. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club possess a real credible shot of ending Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Try to chase them down.
Key Moments in the Second Half
A crucial three-minute spell proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. What was so notable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis doubled the lead, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the static Kasper Schmeichel. Delight increased in the stands, Dane Murray bringing down Braga for a foul that Lawrence Shankland slotted home. Rodgers appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.
Celtic's Response
Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who struggled throughout, scored an own goal due to panic when trying to remove a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney cutback for the equaliser.
Stubborn Defence
The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the ground. One cannot overlook the excitement.
- Complete analysis coming soon.
