The Jambos Extend 8 Points Clear Ahead at the Summit Following Shankland's Penalty Overcomes The Glasgow Giants
We did not witness at their home ground, since it's far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that Hearts have a genuine strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over their rivals, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Try to chase them down.
Key Moments in the Latter Period
A crucial three-minute spell were key, after an opening period that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the stationary the goalkeeper. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down Cláudio Braga for a penalty that Shankland converted. The Celtic manager appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him.
The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic.
The Visitors' Fightback
Celtic bounced back from an early setback. The defender, who struggled throughout, conceded an own goal due to panic when trying to remove a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, the captain McGregor, scoring a Tierney pull-back for the equaliser.
Solid Backline
The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz.
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