The Tynecastle side Extend Eight Points Clear at the Summit After Shankland's Penalty Kick Overcomes The Glasgow Giants
History wasn't made at Tynecastle Park, as it's far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with serious opportunity of breaking Scottish football's long-standing title duopoly. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over their rivals, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can.
Key Moments in the After the Break
A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how stress-free the rest of the game was for the hosts. Alexandros Kyziridis doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless Kasper Schmeichel. Delight increased in the stands, Dane Murray bringing down Braga for a foul that Lawrence Shankland slotted home. Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.
Celtic's Response
Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to confusion when trying to deal with a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney cutback for 1-1.
Solid Backline
The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the popular anthem at Tynecastle. One cannot overlook the buzz.
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