The Tynecastle side Move 8 Points Clear at the Summit Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats The Hoops
A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's four decade-long dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Try to chase them down.
Key Moments in the Latter Period
A crucial three-minute spell were key, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. What was so notable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. The Greek winger doubled the lead, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the static the goalkeeper. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down Cláudio Braga for a foul that Lawrence Shankland slotted home. Rodgers looked dejected; challenges abound for him.
Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.
Celtic's Response
The away side responded positively from an early setback. The defender, who had a difficult day, turned the ball into his own net due to confusion when trying to clear a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pull-back for level terms.
Solid Backline
The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. They comfortably saw out the game as the clock ticked down. “We remain resolute” has become the popular anthem at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement.
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