The Tynecastle side Move 8 Points in Front at the Summit Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Sees Off The Hoops
History wasn't made at their home ground, as it's far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that Hearts have a genuine credible shot of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing title duopoly. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others.
Turning Point in the After the Break
A crucial three-minute spell were key, following a tight first half that was fiercely fought. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the Tynecastle team. The Greek winger doubled the lead, moving infield before blasting a strike past the stationary the goalkeeper. Delight increased in the stands, Murray upending Braga for a penalty that Lawrence Shankland slotted home. The Celtic manager looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic.
The Visitors' Fightback
Celtic bounced back from an early setback. Dane Murray, who struggled throughout, scored an own goal due to panic when trying to remove a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, leader McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pull-back for level terms.
Solid Backline
The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the ground. One cannot overlook the noise.
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