The Tynecastle side Move Eight Points Clear Ahead at the Summit After Shankland's Penalty Overcomes The Glasgow Giants
A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, as it's far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club possess a real credible shot of ending Scottish football's long-standing title duopoly. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others.
Turning Point in the Latter Period
Three second-half minutes made the difference, after an opening period that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. The Greek winger netted the second goal, moving infield before firing a powerful effort past the motionless the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, the Celtic defender upending Braga for a foul that the captain converted. The Celtic manager cut such a disconsolate figure; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition.
Hoops' Reaction
Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. Murray, who struggled throughout, scored an own goal due to haste when trying to clear a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, the captain McGregor, scoring a Tierney pull-back for level terms.
Stubborn Defence
The keeper Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the minutes passed. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. One cannot overlook the excitement.
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