The Jambos Extend Eight Points Clear Ahead at the Summit After Shankland's Penalty Defeats Celtic
We did not witness at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club possess a real serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over the visitors, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can.
Key Moments in the Latter Period
A crucial three-minute spell were key, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. Kyziridis netted the second goal, drifting inside before thumping a right-footed shot past the stationary the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling Braga for a spot-kick that Shankland tucked away. The Celtic manager appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic.
The Visitors' Fightback
The away side responded positively from an early setback. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, scored an own goal due to panic when trying to clear a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, the captain McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney cutback for level terms.
Stubborn Defence
The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. The hosts faced little else as the clock ticked down. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz.
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