The Jambos Push Eight Points Ahead Ahead at Top Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Sees Off The Hoops

We did not witness at Tynecastle, since it's far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they decisively beat. Try to chase them down.

Turning Point in the Second Half

Three second-half minutes proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. What was so notable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis netted the second goal, moving infield before blasting a strike past the motionless the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray fouling Braga for a foul that the captain slotted home. Rodgers appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek.

The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition.

The Visitors' Fightback

Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, conceded an own goal due to confusion when trying to deal with a delivery from Shankland. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain McGregor, scoring a Tierney pull-back for level terms.

Solid Backline

The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. They comfortably saw out the game as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz.

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Michael Travis
Michael Travis

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