The Jambos Push Eight Points Clear Clear at the Pinnacle Following Shankland's Penalty Defeats The Glasgow Giants
History wasn't made at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian possess a real strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they comfortably swatted aside. The challenge is now for others.
Turning Point in the Second Half
Three second-half minutes were key, after an opening period that was contested closely. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. Kyziridis doubled the lead, moving infield before firing a powerful effort past the static the goalkeeper. Delight increased in the stands, Dane Murray fouling the Hearts player for a penalty that Shankland slotted home. The Celtic manager cut such a disconsolate figure; his problems are mounting.
Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition.
The Visitors' Fightback
Celtic had actually recovered well from Hearts’ rapid start. The defender, who had a difficult day, scored an own goal due to haste when trying to clear a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper McGregor, turning home a Tierney cutback for 1-1.
Solid Backline
The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement.
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