The Tynecastle side Move Eight Points in Front at the Pinnacle After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Defeats Celtic
A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that Hearts possess a real credible shot of ending Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for Hearts over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. Try to chase them down.
Key Moments in the Second Half
A crucial three-minute spell made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless the goalkeeper. More joy followed in the stands, the Celtic defender upending Cláudio Braga for a foul that Shankland converted. Rodgers looked dejected; challenges abound for him.
Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic.
Hoops' Reaction
Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to confusion when trying to clear a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney cutback for 1-1.
Solid Backline
The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. The hosts faced little else as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at the ground. One cannot overlook the noise.
- Detailed coverage to follow.
