The Jambos Move 8 Points Clear Clear at Top After Shankland's Penalty Sees Off Celtic
A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such milestones. What this match did emphasise is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine strong chance of breaking Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over their rivals, whom they comfortably swatted aside. The challenge is now for others.
Decisive Period in the Latter Period
Three second-half minutes were key, after an opening period that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Heartsâ second, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the stationary the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Dane Murray fouling the Hearts player for a foul that Lawrence Shankland slotted home. Rodgers looked dejected; challenges abound for him.
Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic.
Hoops' Reaction
Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, conceded an own goal due to confusion when trying to deal with a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, turning home a Tierney pull-back for 1-1.
Hearts' Defensive Resilience
The keeper Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which touched TĂłmas MagnĂşsson. Craig Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. âWe stand firmâ has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. One cannot overlook the noise.
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