The Tynecastle side Move 8 Points Ahead in Front at the Summit Following Lawrence Shankland's Spot-Kick Defeats The Hoops
We did not witness at Tynecastle Park, since it's far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over their rivals, whom they decisively beat. The challenge is now for others.
Turning Point in the Second Half
Three second-half minutes were key, following a tight first half that was fiercely fought. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the remainder of the game was for the Tynecastle team. The Greek winger doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the stationary the goalkeeper. More joy followed in the stands, Murray fouling Cláudio Braga for a foul that Shankland converted. The Celtic manager looked dejected; challenges abound for him.
Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.
Hoops' Reaction
Celtic bounced back from an early setback. The defender, who struggled throughout, scored an own goal due to panic when trying to remove a delivery from Shankland. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney cutback for level terms.
Solid Backline
The keeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. They comfortably saw out the game 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 noise.
- Full report coming soon.
