The Tynecastle side Extend Eight Points Ahead Ahead at the Pinnacle Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats The Glasgow Giants
We did not witness at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such milestones. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club possess a real credible shot of ending Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for Hearts over their rivals, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can.
Decisive Period 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 comfortable the rest of the game was for the home side. The Greek winger doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before firing a powerful effort past the stationary the goalkeeper. Delight increased in the stands, Murray fouling Braga for a foul that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. Rodgers looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.
Hoops' Reaction
Celtic had actually recovered well from Hearts’ rapid start. The defender, who had a difficult day, scored an own goal due to confusion when trying to remove a delivery from Shankland. They gradually fought back into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pass for the equaliser.
Hearts' Defensive Resilience
The keeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in added time. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at the ground. One cannot overlook the noise.
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