The Tynecastle side Move 8 Points Clear Ahead at the Summit After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Defeats The Glasgow Giants
History wasn't made at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine credible shot of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. They now lead by eight points for Hearts over their rivals, whom they comfortably swatted aside. The challenge is now for others.
Turning Point in the Latter Period
Three second-half minutes made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. What was so notable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis scored Heartsâ second, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the stationary Kasper Schmeichel. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Dane Murray upending ClĂĄudio Braga for a spot-kick that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. The Celtic manager appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him.
The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition.
Hoops' Reaction
Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. The defender, who had a difficult day, scored an own goal due to confusion when trying to remove a delivery from Shankland. The Hoops worked their way into the game, leader Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pass for the equaliser.
Solid Backline
The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which touched MagnĂșsson. Craig Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. The hosts faced little else as the clock ticked down. âWe shall not be movedâ has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the ground. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz.
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