The Jambos Move 8 Points Clear in Front at the Pinnacle After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats The Glasgow Giants
History wasn't made at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such milestones. What this match did emphasise is that Hearts are at least in with credible shot of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they comfortably swatted aside. The challenge is now for others.
Decisive Period in the After the Break
A brief but pivotal phase made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis netted the second goal, moving infield before blasting a strike past the motionless the goalkeeper. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender upending the Hearts player for a penalty that the captain slotted home. Rodgers appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition.
The Visitors' Fightback
Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. Murray, who had a difficult day, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to clear a Shankland cross. The Hoops worked their way into the game, leader Callum McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney cutback for level terms.
Solid Backline
The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at the stadium. One cannot overlook the buzz.
- Full report coming soon.
