The Jambos Extend Eight Points Clear Clear at Top After Shankland's Penalty Kick Overcomes The Glasgow Giants
We did not witness at their home ground, since it's far too early for such achievements. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine strong chance of ending Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for Hearts over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. Try to chase them down.
Key Moments in the Second Half
Three second-half minutes proved decisive, following a tight first half that was contested closely. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. The Greek winger netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the static the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling the Hearts player for a spot-kick that Shankland converted. Rodgers appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition.
Celtic's Response
Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to remove 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 Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at the stadium. One cannot overlook the excitement.
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