The Tynecastle side Move 8 Points Clear Clear at Top Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats Celtic
History wasn't made at Tynecastle Park, as it's far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. The challenge is now for others.
Decisive Period in the After the Break
Three second-half minutes proved decisive, following a tight first half that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the remainder of the game was for the hosts. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the stationary the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, Murray upending Braga for a foul that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. Rodgers looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition.
Hoops' Reaction
Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. Dane Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to remove a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pull-back for level terms.
Hearts' Defensive Resilience
The keeper Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. One cannot overlook the buzz.
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