The Tynecastle side Move Eight Points in Front at the Summit After Shankland's Penalty Defeats The Hoops
History wasn't made at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with credible shot of breaking Scottish football's four decade-long dominance by two. That advantage stands at eight points for Hearts over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. The challenge is now for others.
Turning Point in the After the Break
Three second-half minutes proved decisive, following a tight first half that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after they took a 3-1 lead was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. The Greek winger netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the stationary the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Murray bringing down the Hearts player for a penalty that Lawrence Shankland slotted home. The Celtic manager appeared frustrated; his problems are mounting.
Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.
Hoops' Reaction
Celtic bounced back from Hearts’ rapid start. The defender, who had a difficult day, turned the ball into his own net due to confusion when trying to remove a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, skipper McGregor, scoring a Tierney pass for 1-1.
Solid Backline
The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the noise.
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