The Jambos Push 8 Points Ahead Ahead at the Summit Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Sees Off The Hoops
History wasn't made at their home ground, as it's far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club possess a real serious opportunity of breaking Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can.
Turning Point in the Second Half
Three second-half minutes were key, after an opening period that was fiercely fought. What was so notable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the hosts. Alexandros Kyziridis netted the second goal, drifting inside before firing a powerful effort past the motionless the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down Braga for a spot-kick that the captain converted. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition.
The Visitors' Fightback
Celtic had actually recovered well from Hearts’ rapid start. The defender, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to clear a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, the captain McGregor, finishing a Tierney cutback for 1-1.
Stubborn Defence
The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in added time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. It's hard to ignore the excitement.
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