The Tynecastle side Move 8 Points Ahead Clear at the Summit After Shankland's Penalty Kick Sees Off Celtic
A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, since it's far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that Hearts possess a real credible shot of ending Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can.
Decisive Period in the Latter Period
Three second-half minutes proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. What was so notable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. Kyziridis netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the stationary the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down Cláudio Braga for a spot-kick that the captain tucked away. The Celtic manager cut such a disconsolate figure; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic.
Hoops' Reaction
Celtic had actually recovered well from Hearts’ rapid start. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to remove a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, the captain McGregor, turning home a Tierney cutback for 1-1.
Hearts' Defensive Resilience
The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the minutes passed. “We remain resolute” has become the popular anthem at the ground. One cannot overlook the excitement.
- Full report coming soon.