The Tynecastle side Push Eight Points Ahead at the Pinnacle After Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats Celtic
History wasn't made at their home ground, as it's far too early for such landmarks. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with serious opportunity of breaking Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for the team over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. Try to chase them down.
Key Moments in the After the Break
A crucial three-minute spell were key, after an opening period that was fiercely fought. The striking aspect after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the rest of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, moving infield before thumping a right-footed shot past the stationary Kasper Schmeichel. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray upending the Hearts player for a spot-kick that the captain converted. The Celtic manager looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition.
The Visitors' Fightback
Celtic bounced back 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. The Hoops worked their way into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney pull-back for the equaliser.
Solid Backline
The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted 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 popular anthem at the stadium. It's hard to ignore the buzz.
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