The Tynecastle side Extend 8 Points Ahead in Front at the Summit Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Overcomes Celtic
A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, with it being far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with serious opportunity of breaking Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over their rivals, whom they comfortably swatted aside. The challenge is now for others.
Key Moments in the After the Break
A crucial three-minute spell were key, following a tight first half 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 Tynecastle team. Kyziridis doubled the lead, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the static Kasper Schmeichel. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling the Hearts player for a foul that Lawrence Shankland converted. Rodgers looked dejected; his problems are mounting.
Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition.
Hoops' Reaction
Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who had a difficult day, scored an own goal due to confusion when trying to deal with a delivery from Shankland. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney pull-back for the equaliser.
Hearts' Defensive Resilience
The keeper Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We stand firm” has become the popular anthem at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz.
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