The Tynecastle side Push Eight Points Clear at the Pinnacle After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Overcomes The Glasgow Giants
We did not witness at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine credible shot of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over Celtic, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can.
Key Moments in the Second Half
A crucial three-minute spell proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis netted the second goal, drifting inside before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Murray fouling Cláudio Braga for a penalty that Shankland converted. Brendan Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; challenges abound for him.
Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition.
Hoops' Reaction
Celtic had actually recovered well from Hearts’ rapid start. The defender, who struggled throughout, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to deal with a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, the captain McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney pass for the equaliser.
Solid Backline
The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the minutes passed. “We remain resolute” has become the popular anthem at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the buzz.
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