The Jambos Move 8 Points in Front at Top After Shankland's Spot-Kick Overcomes The Glasgow Giants
History wasn't made at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine serious opportunity of breaking Scottish football's 40-year title duopoly. They now lead by eight points for the team over their rivals, whom they decisively beat. Try to chase them down.
Key Moments in the Latter Period
A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, after an opening period that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis doubled the lead, drifting inside before firing a powerful effort past the static the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling Cláudio Braga for a spot-kick that Shankland tucked away. Brendan Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; his problems are mounting.
Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.
Hoops' Reaction
Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. Murray, who had a difficult day, scored an own goal due to haste when trying to remove a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, leader McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney cutback for the equaliser.
Solid Backline
The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the excitement.
- Full report to follow.
