Hearts Push Eight Points Ahead Ahead at Top After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Overcomes The Hoops
History wasn't made at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian possess a real strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year title duopoly. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can.
Decisive Period in the After the Break
Three second-half minutes proved decisive, 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 hosts. The Greek winger scored Hearts’ second, moving infield before firing a powerful effort past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Dane Murray bringing down the Hearts player for a foul that the captain slotted home. Rodgers looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.
Celtic's Response
Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who had a difficult day, scored an own goal due to confusion when trying to deal with a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain McGregor, turning home a Tierney cutback for the equaliser.
Solid Backline
The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in added time. The hosts faced little else as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the noise.
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