The Tynecastle side Push Eight Points Clear Clear at the Summit After Lawrence Shankland's Spot-Kick Defeats Celtic

A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, since it's far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for the team over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others.

Turning Point in the Second Half

Three second-half minutes made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before firing a powerful effort past the static Kasper Schmeichel. Delight increased in the stands, Dane Murray bringing down Cláudio Braga for a foul that Shankland tucked away. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; challenges abound for him.

Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.

Hoops' Reaction

Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. Murray, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to deal with a Shankland cross. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pass for level terms.

Stubborn Defence

The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at the ground. One cannot overlook the noise.

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