The Tynecastle side Push Eight Points in Front at the Summit Following Lawrence Shankland's Spot-Kick Overcomes The Glasgow Giants
History wasn't made at their home ground, as it's far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others.
Turning Point in the After the Break
A crucial three-minute spell proved decisive, following a tight first half that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the rest of the game was for the hosts. Alexandros Kyziridis doubled the lead, moving infield before thumping a right-footed shot past the static Kasper Schmeichel. More joy followed in the stands, Murray bringing down Braga for a spot-kick that Shankland tucked away. The Celtic manager looked dejected; his problems are mounting.
Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic.
The Visitors' Fightback
Celtic bounced back from an early setback. The defender, who struggled throughout, scored an own goal due to haste when trying to remove a Shankland cross. The Hoops worked their way into the game, the captain McGregor, scoring a Tierney pass for the equaliser.
Hearts' Defensive Resilience
The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We remain resolute” has become the favoured chant at the ground. One cannot overlook the noise.
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