The Tynecastle side Move 8 Points Ahead Ahead at Top After Lawrence Shankland's Spot-Kick Overcomes Celtic
History wasn't made at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that Hearts possess a real strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can.
Turning Point in the After the Break
Three second-half minutes proved decisive, following a tight first half that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the remainder of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the static the goalkeeper. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling Cláudio Braga for a foul that the captain converted. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; his problems are mounting.
Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic.
Celtic's Response
The away side responded positively from an early setback. Dane Murray, who struggled throughout, conceded an own goal due to panic when trying to remove a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, skipper McGregor, finishing a Tierney cutback for 1-1.
Solid Backline
The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We remain resolute” has become the favoured chant at the ground. It's hard to ignore the excitement.
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