The Jambos Move Eight Points Ahead at Top Following Lawrence Shankland's Spot-Kick Overcomes The Glasgow Giants
We did not witness at Tynecastle Park, since it's far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that Hearts have a genuine serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they decisively beat. The challenge is now for others.
Decisive Period in the Second Half
A brief but pivotal phase made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before thumping a right-footed shot past the stationary the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Dane Murray upending Braga for a foul that the captain converted. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic.
Celtic's Response
Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to deal with a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, the captain McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pass for 1-1.
Stubborn Defence
The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the buzz.
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