Hearts Move 8 Points Ahead at Top After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Overcomes The Glasgow Giants
A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, since it's far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that Hearts have a genuine strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing title duopoly. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can.
Turning Point in the After the Break
A brief but pivotal phase were key, following a tight first half that was contested closely. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how comfortable the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray bringing down Braga for a foul that the captain tucked away. The Celtic manager looked dejected; his problems are mounting.
Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic.
Hoops' Reaction
The away side responded positively from Hearts’ rapid start. Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to haste when trying to clear a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper McGregor, turning home a Tierney cutback for level terms.
Stubborn Defence
The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at the stadium. It's hard to ignore the excitement.
- Full report coming soon.
