The Tynecastle side Extend Eight Points Clear Ahead at the Summit After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Defeats The Glasgow Giants
We did not witness at their home ground, since it's far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that Hearts possess a real serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long dominance by two. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. Try to chase them down.
Key Moments in the Second Half
A brief but pivotal phase were key, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the remainder of the game was for the hosts. The Greek winger netted the second goal, moving infield before firing a powerful effort past the motionless the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Dane Murray upending Cláudio Braga for a spot-kick that the captain slotted home. Rodgers looked dejected; his problems are mounting.
The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.
The Visitors' Fightback
Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. Dane Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to clear a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pull-back for 1-1.
Solid Backline
The keeper Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in added time. The hosts faced little else as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the noise.
- Full report to follow.
