The Tynecastle side Move Eight Points Clear Clear at Top After Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats The Hoops
History wasn't made at Tynecastle Park, as it's far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over Celtic, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can.
Turning Point in the Second Half
Three second-half minutes made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the rest of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, moving infield before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless the goalkeeper. More joy followed in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling Cláudio Braga for a spot-kick that the captain slotted home. Rodgers appeared frustrated; his problems are mounting.
The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.
Celtic's Response
The away side responded positively from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who struggled throughout, scored an own goal due to confusion when trying to deal with a Shankland cross. Celtic edged their way back into the game, leader McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney pull-back for 1-1.
Stubborn Defence
The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. They comfortably saw out the game as the clock ticked down. “We remain resolute” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz.
- Full report coming soon.
