The Tynecastle side Move Eight Points Ahead Clear at Top After Lawrence Shankland's Spot-Kick Defeats The Hoops
A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, since it's far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with credible shot of breaking Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can.
Key Moments in the Second Half
A crucial three-minute spell were key, after an opening period that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before firing a powerful effort past the motionless the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Murray bringing down the Hearts player for a penalty that the captain slotted home. The Celtic manager cut such a disconsolate figure; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition.
The Visitors' Fightback
Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. Murray, who had a difficult day, turned the ball into his own net due to confusion when trying to deal with a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, finishing a Tierney pass for the equaliser.
Solid Backline
The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at the ground. It's hard to ignore the buzz.
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