The Tynecastle side Extend 8 Points Clear Clear at the Summit After Shankland's Penalty Kick Sees Off The Glasgow Giants
History wasn't made at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over Celtic, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can.
Key Moments in the After the Break
Three second-half minutes were key, following a tight first half that was fiercely fought. The striking aspect after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the static the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, Murray fouling the Hearts player for a spot-kick that the captain slotted home. The Celtic manager cut such a disconsolate figure; challenges abound for him.
Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.
Hoops' Reaction
Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to clear a Shankland cross. The Hoops worked their way into the game, leader Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney cutback for the equaliser.
Solid Backline
The keeper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. The hosts faced little else as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at the ground. One cannot overlook the buzz.
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