The Jambos Push Eight Points Clear Clear at Top After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Overcomes The Hoops
A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, as it's far too early for such milestones. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with serious opportunity of breaking Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. They now lead by eight points for the team over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. Try to chase them down.
Turning Point in the Latter Period
A brief but pivotal phase made the difference, after an opening period that was contested closely. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the static Kasper Schmeichel. Delight increased in the stands, Murray upending Braga for a penalty that Lawrence Shankland converted. The Celtic manager cut such a disconsolate figure; his problems are mounting.
Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition.
The Visitors' Fightback
Celtic bounced back from Hearts’ rapid start. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to confusion when trying to clear a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, the captain McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney cutback for level terms.
Stubborn Defence
The keeper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz.
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