The Tynecastle side Move Eight Points Clear at the Pinnacle After Lawrence Shankland's Spot-Kick Overcomes The Hoops
History wasn't made at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with credible shot of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. The challenge is now for others.
Turning Point in the After the Break
A crucial three-minute spell were key, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the remainder of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the stationary the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray fouling Braga for a foul that Lawrence Shankland slotted home. Rodgers appeared frustrated; his problems are mounting.
Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic.
Celtic's Response
The away side responded positively from an early setback. Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, conceded an own goal due to confusion when trying to clear a delivery from Shankland. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, finishing a Tierney pass for level terms.
Stubborn Defence
The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at the ground. It's hard to ignore the excitement.
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