The Tynecastle side Move Eight Points Ahead Ahead at the Summit Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Sees Off The Glasgow Giants
History wasn't made at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian possess a real credible shot of breaking Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can.
Key Moments in the Second Half
Three second-half minutes made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before firing a powerful effort past the static the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender upending the Hearts player for a spot-kick that the captain converted. Rodgers looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition.
Hoops' Reaction
Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to panic when trying to deal with a delivery from Shankland. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney pass for level terms.
Stubborn Defence
The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the minutes passed. “We stand firm” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the ground. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz.
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