The Tynecastle side Push Eight Points Ahead Clear at the Pinnacle Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Sees Off The Glasgow Giants
We did not witness at their home ground, with it being far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine credible shot of breaking Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can.
Key Moments in the After the Break
Three second-half minutes made the difference, following a tight first half that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the remainder of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis netted the second goal, moving infield before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Murray fouling Braga for a spot-kick that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. Brendan Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition.
Celtic's Response
Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to haste when trying to clear a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, the captain McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pull-back for 1-1.
Solid Backline
The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in added time. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the excitement.
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