Hearts Push 8 Points Ahead at the Summit After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats The Hoops

We did not witness at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine credible shot of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year title duopoly. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can.

Turning Point in the Second Half

Three second-half minutes proved decisive, following a tight first half that was fiercely fought. What was so notable after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the remainder of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down the Hearts player for a spot-kick that Shankland slotted home. The Celtic manager appeared frustrated; his problems are mounting.

The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic.

Celtic's Response

The away side responded positively from Hearts’ rapid start. The defender, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to confusion when trying to deal with a Shankland cross. Celtic edged their way back into the game, leader McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney pull-back for level terms.

Stubborn Defence

The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the noise.

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