The Tynecastle side Push 8 Points Clear in Front at the Summit After Shankland's Penalty Sees Off The Hoops
History wasn't made at Tynecastle, since it's far too early for such landmarks. The encounter underlined is that Hearts have a genuine strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Try to chase them down.
Key Moments in the After the Break
Three second-half minutes were key, after an opening period that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the hosts. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, moving infield before thumping a right-footed shot past the static Kasper Schmeichel. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling Cláudio Braga for a spot-kick that Shankland slotted home. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; his problems are mounting.
Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition.
Hoops' Reaction
Celtic bounced back from an early setback. Dane Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to confusion when trying to clear a Shankland cross. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, turning home a Tierney pull-back for 1-1.
Stubborn Defence
The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We stand firm” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. One cannot overlook the excitement.
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