The Jambos Move 8 Points Clear in Front at the Summit Following Lawrence Shankland's Spot-Kick Overcomes Celtic
We did not witness at their home ground, with it being far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can.
Key Moments in the Latter Period
Three second-half minutes made the difference, following a tight first half that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the remainder of the game was for the hosts. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the stationary the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Murray upending Cláudio Braga for a foul that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. Rodgers appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition.
The Visitors' Fightback
Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to confusion when trying to clear a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, the captain McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney cutback for level terms.
Solid Backline
The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. It's hard to ignore the noise.
- Complete analysis to follow.