The Jambos Push Eight Points Clear Ahead at Top After Lawrence Shankland's Spot-Kick Defeats Celtic

We did not witness at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with strong chance of ending Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. They now lead by eight points for Hearts over the visitors, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can.

Decisive Period in the After the Break

A crucial three-minute spell made the difference, after an opening period that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the stationary the goalkeeper. More joy followed in the stands, the Celtic defender upending Cláudio Braga for a foul that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. Rodgers appeared frustrated; 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, turned the ball into his own net due to confusion when trying to remove a delivery from Shankland. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper McGregor, turning home a Tierney pull-back for the equaliser.

Solid Backline

The keeper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We stand firm” has become the favoured chant at the ground. One cannot overlook the noise.

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