Hearts Extend Eight Points Clear in Front at the Pinnacle Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Sees Off The Glasgow Giants
We did not witness at Tynecastle Park, since it's far too early for such achievements. What this match did emphasise is that Hearts have a genuine strong chance of ending 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 Latter Period
A crucial three-minute spell were key, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis netted the second goal, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the motionless the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray upending the Hearts player for a spot-kick that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. The Celtic manager appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic.
The Visitors' Fightback
The away side responded positively from an early setback. Murray, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to confusion when trying to remove a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, scoring a Tierney pass for level terms.
Solid Backline
The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the ground. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz.
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