The Jambos Move Eight Points Ahead at the Summit Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Sees Off The Glasgow Giants
History wasn't made at their home ground, as it's far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's four decade-long dominance by two. That advantage stands at eight points for Hearts over Celtic, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can.
Turning Point in the Second Half
A brief but pivotal phase were key, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the remainder of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before firing a powerful effort past the static Kasper Schmeichel. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Murray upending Braga for a spot-kick that the captain tucked away. Rodgers looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic.
The Visitors' Fightback
Celtic bounced back from Hearts’ rapid start. The defender, who struggled throughout, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to clear a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, skipper McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney pull-back for level terms.
Stubborn Defence
The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement.
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