The Tynecastle side Move 8 Points Clear in Front at Top Following Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats The Glasgow Giants
We did not witness at Tynecastle Park, since it's far too early for such achievements. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. Try to chase them down.
Key Moments in the Second Half
A crucial three-minute spell made the difference, following a tight first half that was evenly matched. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. The Greek winger doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before firing a powerful effort past the motionless Kasper Schmeichel. Delight increased in the stands, Murray upending Braga for a penalty that the captain tucked away. Rodgers appeared frustrated; his problems are mounting.
The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic.
The Visitors' Fightback
Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to clear a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, leader McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney cutback for the equaliser.
Solid Backline
The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the excitement.
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