The Jambos Extend 8 Points in Front at the Summit Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats The Glasgow Giants
A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, since it's far too early for such landmarks. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club possess a real strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can.
Turning Point in the Latter Period
A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, after an opening period that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the remainder of the game was for the home side. The Greek winger netted the second goal, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the stationary Kasper Schmeichel. More joy followed in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling the Hearts player for a spot-kick that the captain converted. The Celtic manager cut such a disconsolate figure; his problems are mounting.
Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic.
Hoops' Reaction
Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. Murray, who had a difficult day, conceded an own goal due to panic when trying to deal with a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, the captain McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney cutback for level terms.
Stubborn Defence
The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in added time. The hosts faced little else as the minutes passed. “We stand firm” has become the favoured chant at the stadium. It's hard to ignore the noise.
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