The Jambos Push Eight Points Clear Clear at the Summit After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats The Glasgow Giants
A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, since it's far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine strong chance of ending Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for the team over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can.
Turning Point in the Latter Period
A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, following a tight first half that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the motionless the goalkeeper. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down Cláudio Braga for a penalty 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.
Hoops' Reaction
The away side responded positively from an early setback. Dane Murray, who struggled throughout, scored an own goal due to panic when trying to deal with a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, leader McGregor, turning home a Tierney pull-back for level terms.
Solid Backline
The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We stand firm” has become the favoured chant at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz.
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