The Jambos Push 8 Points Clear Clear at Top Following Shankland's Spot-Kick Overcomes Celtic
A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, as it's far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that Hearts are at least in with credible shot of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others.
Key Moments in the Second Half
A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the hosts. The Greek winger netted the second goal, moving infield before thumping a right-footed shot past the static the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Murray fouling Cláudio Braga for a spot-kick that the captain slotted home. The Celtic manager appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him.
Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition.
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 remove a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pass for the equaliser.
Solid Backline
The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We remain resolute” has become the popular anthem at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement.
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