Hearts Move 8 Points Clear in Front at the Summit Following Shankland's Penalty Kick Overcomes The Glasgow Giants
We did not witness at their home ground, as it's far too early for such landmarks. What this match did emphasise is that Hearts are at least in with credible shot of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing title duopoly. They now lead by eight points for Hearts over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. Try to chase them down.
Turning Point in the Latter Period
Three second-half minutes made the difference, after an opening period that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis scored Heartsβ second, moving infield before firing a powerful effort past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Murray bringing down ClΓ‘udio Braga for a foul that the captain slotted home. Rodgers looked dejected; challenges abound for him.
The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic.
The Visitors' Fightback
Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to remove a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, skipper McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney pull-back for 1-1.
Stubborn Defence
The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which touched MagnΓΊsson. Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game as the clock ticked down. βWe shall not be movedβ has become the popular anthem at Tynecastle. One cannot overlook the excitement.
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