The Jambos Extend 8 Points Clear Ahead at the Summit Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Sees Off The Glasgow Giants
A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, with it being far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others.
Key Moments in the After the Break
A brief but pivotal phase were key, following a tight first half that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis doubled the lead, moving infield before firing a powerful effort past the stationary Kasper Schmeichel. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Murray bringing down Braga for a penalty that the captain converted. Rodgers appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him.
The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition.
Celtic's Response
The away side responded positively from an early setback. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to remove a delivery from Shankland. They gradually fought back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney pull-back for the equaliser.
Solid Backline
The keeper Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz.
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