The Tynecastle side Move Eight Points Clear Clear at the Summit After Shankland's Penalty Sees Off The Hoops
A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, as it's far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club possess a real serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's long-standing title duopoly. That advantage stands at eight points for Hearts over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. Try to chase them down.
Decisive Period in the Second Half
Three second-half minutes proved decisive, following a tight first half that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. Alexandros Kyziridis netted the second goal, drifting inside before firing a powerful effort past the motionless the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, the Celtic defender upending Cláudio Braga for a foul that Shankland converted. Rodgers looked dejected; challenges abound for him.
The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition.
Celtic's Response
Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, conceded an own goal due to confusion when trying to clear a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, scoring a Tierney pull-back for the equaliser.
Solid Backline
The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. The hosts faced little else as the clock ticked down. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. It's hard to ignore the excitement.
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