Hearts Extend Eight Points Ahead Ahead at Top Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Overcomes The Glasgow Giants
We did not witness at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such landmarks. The encounter underlined is that Hearts possess a real credible shot of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can.
Key Moments in the After the Break
Three second-half minutes proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. What was so notable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how comfortable the closing stages of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the static the goalkeeper. Delight increased in the stands, Murray fouling Braga for a penalty that Lawrence Shankland converted. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; his problems are mounting.
Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition.
Hoops' Reaction
The away side responded positively from an early setback. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to haste when trying to remove a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, finishing a Tierney pull-back for 1-1.
Stubborn Defence
The shot-stopper 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 Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game 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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