The Jambos Push Eight Points Ahead at the Pinnacle Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats The Glasgow Giants
We did not witness at their home ground, as it's far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club possess a real strong chance of breaking Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can.
Key Moments in the Second Half
A brief but pivotal phase were key, after an opening period that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before firing a powerful effort past the stationary the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender upending the Hearts player for a spot-kick that Lawrence Shankland converted. Rodgers looked dejected; challenges abound for him.
Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic.
Celtic's Response
Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. Murray, who struggled throughout, scored an own goal due to confusion when trying to deal with a Shankland cross. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney pull-back for level terms.
Solid Backline
The keeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the excitement.
- Full report coming soon.
