The Jambos Move 8 Points Clear at the Summit Following Shankland's Penalty Defeats The Glasgow Giants
A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, as it's far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine credible shot of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing title duopoly. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. Try to chase them down.
Decisive Period in the Second Half
A crucial three-minute spell were key, after an opening period that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the hosts. Alexandros Kyziridis doubled the lead, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the static the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, Murray bringing down Cláudio Braga for a penalty that the captain tucked away. The Celtic manager appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him.
Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.
The Visitors' Fightback
Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to clear a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney pass for level terms.
Solid Backline
The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at the stadium. One cannot overlook the buzz.
- Complete analysis coming soon.
