The Tynecastle side Extend 8 Points in Front at the Summit Following Shankland's Penalty Kick Overcomes The Glasgow Giants
A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with credible shot of ending Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for Hearts over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can.
Key Moments in the After the Break
Three second-half minutes were key, following a tight first half that was contested closely. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the rest of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before thumping a right-footed shot past the static the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray upending the Hearts player for a spot-kick that the captain tucked away. Rodgers appeared frustrated; his problems are mounting.
The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition.
The Visitors' Fightback
Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who struggled throughout, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to clear a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, skipper McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney cutback for 1-1.
Solid Backline
The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. The hosts faced little else as the minutes passed. “We stand firm” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the noise.
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