The Tynecastle side Move 8 Points Clear at Top After Shankland's Penalty Kick Sees Off The Glasgow Giants
A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, with it being far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that Hearts are at least in with serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Try to chase them down.
Key Moments in the After the Break
Three second-half minutes proved decisive, following a tight first half that was fiercely fought. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the closing stages of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling Cláudio Braga for a penalty that Shankland slotted home. The Celtic manager cut such a disconsolate figure; challenges abound for him.
The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition.
Celtic's Response
Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to clear a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, leader McGregor, turning home a Tierney cutback for the equaliser.
Stubborn Defence
The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. They comfortably saw out the game as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the noise.
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