Hearts Move 8 Points in Front at Top Following Shankland's Penalty Kick Overcomes Celtic
History wasn't made at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such landmarks. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club possess a real serious opportunity of breaking Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others.
Key Moments in the Second Half
A crucial three-minute spell were key, following a tight first half that was contested closely. What was so notable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before firing a powerful effort past the static the goalkeeper. 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; challenges abound for him.
Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition.
Celtic's Response
The away side responded positively from an early setback. Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to panic when trying to clear a delivery from Shankland. They gradually fought back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney cutback for 1-1.
Hearts' Defensive Resilience
The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the noise.
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