Hearts Push Eight Points Clear at the Summit After Lawrence Shankland's Spot-Kick Overcomes Celtic

History wasn't made at their home ground, with it being far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. They now lead by eight points for the team over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can.

Key Moments in the Latter Period

A crucial three-minute spell proved decisive, after an opening period that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis doubled the lead, moving infield before blasting a strike past the motionless Kasper Schmeichel. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Murray bringing down Cláudio Braga for a penalty that Shankland converted. Rodgers appeared frustrated; his problems are mounting.

Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition.

The Visitors' Fightback

Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to clear a delivery from Shankland. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, scoring a Tierney cutback for 1-1.

Solid Backline

The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the clock ticked down. “We remain resolute” has become the popular anthem at the ground. One cannot overlook the noise.

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