The Tynecastle side Push Eight Points Clear Clear at Top Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Overcomes The Glasgow Giants
We did not witness at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that Hearts possess a real serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's 40-year title duopoly. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others.
Decisive Period in the Latter Period
A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, following a tight first half that was fiercely fought. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the home side. The Greek winger scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before firing a powerful effort past the static the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Murray upending the Hearts player for a spot-kick that the captain slotted home. Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.
The Visitors' Fightback
Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to remove a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, leader McGregor, finishing a Tierney cutback for the equaliser.
Solid Backline
The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at the stadium. It's hard to ignore the buzz.
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