A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, as it's far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's long-standing title duopoly. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. Try to chase them down.
A crucial three-minute spell made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the hosts. The Greek winger scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the static the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down Braga for a spot-kick that the captain slotted home. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; his problems are mounting.
Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic.
Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to confusion when trying to remove a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, the captain McGregor, finishing a Tierney cutback for 1-1.
The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. The hosts faced little else as the clock ticked down. “We stand firm” has become the popular anthem at the ground. One cannot overlook the noise.
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Allen Warren
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