The Jambos Push Eight Points Ahead Clear at the Summit Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Sees Off The Hoops
A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, since it's far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that Hearts have a genuine credible shot of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. They now lead by eight points for the team over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can.
Turning Point in the Second Half
A crucial three-minute spell were key, after an opening period that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, moving infield before blasting a strike past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down Braga for a spot-kick that Shankland tucked away. Rodgers looked dejected; his problems are mounting.
Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic.
Celtic's Response
Celtic bounced back from an early setback. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, conceded an own goal due to confusion when trying to deal with a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pull-back for level terms.
Solid Backline
The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game as the minutes passed. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement.
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