The Tynecastle side Push 8 Points Clear Clear at the Summit After Shankland's Penalty Defeats The Glasgow Giants
A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that Hearts are at least in with serious opportunity of breaking Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over their rivals, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Try to chase them down.
Decisive Period in the Second Half
A crucial three-minute spell made the difference, following a tight first half that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis doubled the lead, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the stationary Kasper Schmeichel. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray fouling Cláudio Braga for a spot-kick that Shankland converted. Brendan Rodgers appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him.
Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.
Hoops' Reaction
Celtic bounced back from an early setback. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, turned the ball into his own net due to confusion when trying to clear a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, scoring a Tierney cutback for the equaliser.
Solid Backline
The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the noise.
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