Hearts Move 8 Points in Front at the Pinnacle Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats The Glasgow Giants
A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, as it's far too early for such landmarks. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club possess a real strong chance of ending Scottish football's long-standing title duopoly. Make that an eight-point lead for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can.
Decisive Period in the Latter Period
A crucial three-minute spell proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how comfortable the remainder of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the static Kasper Schmeichel. More joy followed in the stands, the Celtic defender upending the Hearts player for a penalty that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. The Celtic manager looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.
Celtic's Response
Celtic bounced back from Hearts’ rapid start. Murray, who had a difficult day, conceded an own goal due to panic when trying to deal with a Shankland cross. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, finishing a Tierney pull-back for 1-1.
Hearts' Defensive Resilience
The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the ground. One cannot overlook the noise.
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