The Jambos Extend Eight Points Clear Clear at the Summit Following Shankland's Spot-Kick Sees Off The Glasgow Giants
A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian possess a real credible shot of ending Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over their rivals, whom they comfortably swatted aside. The challenge is now for others.
Key Moments in the Second Half
A crucial three-minute spell were key, after an opening period that was fiercely fought. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the hosts. The Greek winger scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before firing a powerful effort past the static Kasper Schmeichel. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender upending Cláudio Braga for a spot-kick that Lawrence Shankland converted. Rodgers appeared frustrated; his problems are mounting.
Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition.
The Visitors' Fightback
Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. Murray, who had a difficult day, turned the ball into his own net due to confusion when trying to clear a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, turning home a Tierney pull-back for the equaliser.
Solid Backline
The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at the stadium. It's hard to ignore the excitement.
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