The Jambos Move 8 Points Clear at the Pinnacle Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Sees Off The Glasgow Giants
We did not witness at their home ground, since it's far too early for such landmarks. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with credible shot of ending Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. They now lead by eight points for Hearts over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can.
Turning Point in the After the Break
A brief but pivotal phase were key, after an opening period that was contested closely. The striking aspect after they took a 3-1 lead was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the hosts. The Greek winger doubled the lead, moving infield before thumping a right-footed shot past the static the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Dane Murray fouling Cláudio Braga for a foul that Shankland converted. The Celtic manager looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition.
Celtic's Response
Celtic bounced back from an early setback. Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to deal with a Shankland cross. The Hoops worked their way into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pass for level terms.
Solid Backline
The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the excitement.
- Full report coming soon.
