The Jambos Move 8 Points Clear in Front at the Summit Following Shankland's Penalty Defeats The Hoops
We did not witness at their home ground, as it's far too early for such landmarks. The encounter underlined is that Hearts are at least in with credible shot of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they comfortably swatted aside. The challenge is now for others.
Decisive Period in the Latter Period
A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the Tynecastle team. The Greek winger doubled the lead, drifting inside before thumping a right-footed shot past the stationary the goalkeeper. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling Braga for a spot-kick that Shankland converted. Rodgers looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition.
The Visitors' Fightback
Celtic bounced back from Hearts’ rapid start. Murray, who had a difficult day, conceded an own goal due to confusion when trying to clear a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, leader Callum McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney pull-back for level terms.
Stubborn Defence
The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the noise.
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