The Jambos Move 8 Points Ahead Ahead at the Pinnacle Following Shankland's Penalty Defeats The Hoops
History wasn't made at Tynecastle Park, since it's far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that Hearts possess a real credible shot of breaking Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. They now lead by eight points for the team over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. The challenge is now for others.
Turning Point in the Latter Period
A crucial three-minute spell made the difference, after an opening period that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before firing a powerful effort past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Dane Murray bringing down Braga for a spot-kick that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. Rodgers appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition.
The Visitors' Fightback
Celtic had actually recovered well from Hearts’ rapid start. Dane Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to remove a Shankland cross. Celtic edged their way back into the game, the captain McGregor, scoring a Tierney pull-back for level terms.
Hearts' Defensive Resilience
The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in added time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement.
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