The Jambos Extend Eight Points Clear Clear at the Summit Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Overcomes Celtic
We did not witness at their home ground, as it's far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine strong chance of ending Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Try to chase them down.
Key Moments in the After the Break
A crucial three-minute spell proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. The striking aspect after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the rest of the game was for the Tynecastle team. The Greek winger scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the motionless the goalkeeper. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down Cláudio Braga for a foul that the captain slotted home. Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.
Hoops' Reaction
Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. Murray, who had a difficult day, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to deal with a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, leader Callum McGregor, scoring a Tierney pass for level terms.
Stubborn Defence
The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the clock ticked down. “We stand firm” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the ground. One cannot overlook the noise.
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