The Jambos Move Eight Points Clear Ahead at the Summit Following Shankland's Penalty Sees Off Celtic
We did not witness at their home ground, as it's far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine strong chance of ending Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Try to chase them down.
Decisive Period in the After the Break
Three second-half minutes were key, after an opening period that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the Tynecastle team. The Greek winger scored Hearts’ second, moving infield before blasting a strike past the stationary the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down Braga for a spot-kick that Lawrence Shankland slotted home. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; his problems are mounting.
The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition.
Hoops' Reaction
The away side responded positively from an early setback. Dane Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to remove a Shankland cross. Celtic edged their way back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, finishing a Tierney pass for the equaliser.
Solid Backline
The keeper Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at Tynecastle. One cannot overlook the noise.
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