The Jambos Push 8 Points Clear at Top After Shankland's Penalty Overcomes The Hoops
A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian possess a real serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can.
Turning Point in the Latter Period
A crucial three-minute spell proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Murray bringing down the Hearts player for a penalty that Shankland tucked away. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic.
Hoops' Reaction
Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who had a difficult day, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to deal with a Shankland cross. The Hoops worked their way into the game, leader McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pull-back for the equaliser.
Solid Backline
The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. One cannot overlook the noise.
- Full report coming soon.
