The Jambos Move 8 Points Ahead Ahead at Top Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Overcomes The Glasgow Giants
A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, since it's far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for Hearts over the visitors, whom they comfortably swatted aside. The challenge is now for others.
Key Moments in the Latter Period
A crucial three-minute spell made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before firing a powerful effort past the stationary the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling Cláudio Braga for a penalty that Shankland converted. Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; his problems are mounting.
Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.
The Visitors' Fightback
Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, conceded an own goal due to panic when trying to deal with a delivery from Shankland. The Hoops worked their way into the game, leader Callum McGregor, turning home a Tierney pass for the equaliser.
Stubborn Defence
The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement.
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