The Tynecastle side Extend 8 Points in Front at Top After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Sees Off The Hoops
History wasn't made at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian possess a real serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can.
Turning Point in the Second Half
A crucial three-minute spell made the difference, after an opening period that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the rest of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before firing a powerful effort past the motionless Kasper Schmeichel. Delight increased in the stands, Dane Murray upending the Hearts player for a spot-kick that the captain tucked away. Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; challenges abound for him.
Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic.
The Visitors' Fightback
Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, scored an own goal due to haste when trying to clear a Shankland cross. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper McGregor, scoring a Tierney pull-back for 1-1.
Solid Backline
The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement.
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