The Jambos Extend Eight Points Ahead Ahead at the Summit Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Overcomes The Glasgow Giants
History wasn't made at Tynecastle, since it's far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that Hearts have a genuine serious opportunity of breaking Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can.
Key Moments in the After the Break
Three second-half minutes proved decisive, after an opening period that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the home side. The Greek winger scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the motionless Kasper Schmeichel. More joy followed in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling Braga for a penalty that the captain tucked away. Brendan Rodgers appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him.
Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.
The Visitors' Fightback
The away side responded positively from an early setback. Murray, who struggled throughout, scored an own goal due to haste when trying to clear a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, leader McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney cutback for level terms.
Stubborn Defence
The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the ground. It's hard to ignore the buzz.
- Full report coming soon.
