The Tynecastle side Push Eight Points Ahead at the Summit After Shankland's Penalty Kick Sees Off The Hoops
History wasn't made at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that Hearts have a genuine credible shot of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year title duopoly. They now lead by eight points for Hearts over their rivals, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can.
Turning Point in the Second Half
A brief but pivotal phase 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. Kyziridis netted the second goal, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the stationary the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling Braga for a foul that the captain slotted home. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; challenges abound for him.
Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition.
Hoops' Reaction
Celtic bounced back from an early setback. The defender, who had a difficult day, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to remove a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, leader McGregor, scoring a Kieran 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, kept out an Arne Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. They comfortably saw out the game as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement.
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