The Tynecastle side Move Eight Points Clear at the Summit After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Sees Off The Hoops
History wasn't made at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that Hearts are at least in with credible shot of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they decisively beat. Try to chase them down.
Key Moments in the Second Half
Three second-half minutes were key, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the rest of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the motionless the goalkeeper. More joy followed in the stands, Murray bringing down the Hearts player for a spot-kick that Shankland slotted home. Brendan Rodgers appeared frustrated; his problems are mounting.
The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic.
Hoops' Reaction
Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to confusion when trying to clear a delivery from Shankland. The Hoops worked their way into the game, the captain McGregor, finishing a Tierney pass for level terms.
Stubborn Defence
The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the excitement.
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