The Tynecastle side Push Eight Points Ahead Ahead at the Pinnacle After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Sees Off The Hoops
A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with credible shot of breaking Scottish football's 40-year title duopoly. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can.
Turning Point in the Second Half
Three second-half minutes proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the static the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender upending Cláudio Braga for a spot-kick that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. The Celtic manager looked dejected; challenges abound for him.
Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition.
Celtic's Response
Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who struggled throughout, scored an own goal due to panic when trying to clear a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, finishing a Tierney pass for 1-1.
Hearts' Defensive Resilience
The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. They comfortably saw out the game as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at the ground. It's hard to ignore the excitement.
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