The Tynecastle side Push Eight Points Ahead Ahead at Top After Shankland's Penalty Overcomes The Glasgow Giants
History wasn't made at their home ground, as it's far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with strong chance of ending Scottish football's long-standing title duopoly. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over the visitors, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Try to chase them down.
Turning Point in the Second Half
A crucial three-minute spell were key, after an opening period that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the closing stages of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis doubled the lead, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the stationary the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray fouling the Hearts player for a spot-kick that the captain converted. Rodgers appeared frustrated; his problems are mounting.
Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition.
Hoops' Reaction
Celtic had actually recovered well from Hearts’ rapid start. Dane Murray, who struggled throughout, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to remove a Shankland cross. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, finishing a Tierney pass for level terms.
Stubborn Defence
The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the minutes passed. “We remain resolute” has become the popular anthem at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the buzz.
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