Hearts Extend 8 Points Clear Clear at Top Following Lawrence Shankland's Spot-Kick Sees Off Celtic
History wasn't made at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Try to chase them down.
Key Moments in the After the Break
Three second-half minutes proved decisive, after an opening period that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after they took a 3-1 lead was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the home side. The Greek winger scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the stationary the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Murray upending Braga for a penalty that Lawrence Shankland converted. Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; challenges abound for him.
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. Murray, who had a difficult day, turned the ball into his own net due to confusion when trying to deal with a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, turning home a Tierney pass for the equaliser.
Solid Backline
The keeper Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at the ground. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement.
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