The Tynecastle side Move Eight Points Clear Clear at Top After Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats The Hoops
A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with strong chance of breaking Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can.
Turning Point in the Second Half
A crucial three-minute spell made the difference, following a tight first half that was fiercely fought. The striking aspect after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how comfortable the remainder of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the static the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Dane Murray fouling Cláudio Braga for a foul that Shankland converted. The Celtic manager appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition.
Hoops' Reaction
Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who had a difficult day, scored an own goal due to haste when trying to remove a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney cutback for the equaliser.
Stubborn Defence
The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at the stadium. One cannot overlook the excitement.
- Full report coming soon.
