The Jambos Push 8 Points Clear at the Pinnacle Following Shankland's Penalty Defeats Celtic

History wasn't made at their home ground, with it being far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that Hearts are at least in with strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for the team over their rivals, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can.

Key Moments in the Latter Period

A crucial three-minute spell proved decisive, after an opening period that was contested closely. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the hosts. The Greek winger netted the second goal, moving infield before blasting a strike past the motionless the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling Braga for a penalty that the captain tucked away. The Celtic manager appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek.

Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic.

The Visitors' Fightback

The away side responded positively from Hearts’ rapid start. The defender, who struggled throughout, conceded an own goal due to confusion when trying to remove a delivery from Shankland. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney pass for level terms.

Stubborn Defence

The keeper Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the ground. It's hard to ignore the noise.

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