The Tynecastle side Move Eight Points Clear Ahead at Top Following Shankland's Spot-Kick Defeats The Glasgow Giants
History wasn't made at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian possess a real serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they decisively beat. The challenge is now for others.
Key Moments in the Second Half
A crucial three-minute spell proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. What was so notable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis doubled the lead, moving infield before blasting a strike past the motionless the goalkeeper. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray fouling the Hearts player for a penalty that Lawrence Shankland slotted home. Brendan Rodgers appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.
Celtic's Response
The away side responded positively from Hearts’ rapid start. Dane Murray, who struggled throughout, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to remove a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney cutback for 1-1.
Solid Backline
The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at the stadium. It's hard to ignore the noise.
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