The Jambos Push Eight Points Ahead Clear at the Summit After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Sees Off The Glasgow Giants
A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such landmarks. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over their rivals, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can.
Key Moments in the Latter Period
A brief but pivotal phase were key, after an opening period that was contested closely. The striking aspect after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how stress-free the rest of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis netted the second goal, moving infield before blasting a strike past the stationary the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender upending Cláudio Braga for a penalty that Shankland tucked away. The Celtic manager appeared frustrated; his problems are mounting.
The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic.
Celtic's Response
The away side responded positively from the hosts' quick opening. Murray, who struggled throughout, conceded an own goal due to confusion when trying to deal with a Shankland cross. The Hoops worked their way into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, scoring a Tierney pull-back for 1-1.
Solid Backline
The keeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the minutes passed. “We remain resolute” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement.
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