The Tynecastle side Move 8 Points Ahead Ahead at the Summit Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats Celtic

We did not witness at their home ground, since it's far too early for such milestones. What this match did emphasise is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine serious opportunity of breaking Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. Make that an eight-point lead for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. The challenge is now for others.

Key Moments in the After the Break

Three second-half minutes were key, following a tight first half that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the remainder of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the static the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, the Celtic defender upending Braga for a foul that the captain converted. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek.

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

Celtic's Response

Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to confusion when trying to remove a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney cutback for level terms.

Solid Backline

The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which flicked off TĂłmas MagnĂșsson. Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the noise.

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Keith Meyer
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