Hearts Push Eight Points Ahead in Front at Top After Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats The Hoops
We did not witness at Tynecastle Park, as it's far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Try to chase them down.
Key Moments in the After the Break
A crucial three-minute spell made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before firing a powerful effort past the static the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray fouling the Hearts player for a spot-kick that Shankland slotted home. Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; his problems are mounting.
Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic.
The Visitors' Fightback
Celtic bounced back from Hearts’ rapid start. The defender, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to deal with a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, scoring a Tierney pull-back for level terms.
Stubborn Defence
The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at the ground. One cannot overlook the excitement.
- Complete analysis coming soon.
