The Jambos Move Eight Points Ahead Ahead at the Pinnacle Following Lawrence Shankland's Spot-Kick Defeats The Hoops

We did not witness at their home ground, with it being far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that Hearts are at least in with credible shot of ending Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can.

Decisive Period in the After the Break

A brief but pivotal phase were key, following a tight first half that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Dane Murray upending Braga for a spot-kick that the captain slotted home. Brendan Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; his problems are mounting.

The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.

The Visitors' Fightback

Celtic bounced back 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. Celtic edged their way back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, scoring a Tierney cutback for 1-1.

Solid Backline

The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. The hosts faced little else as the minutes passed. “We remain resolute” has become the popular anthem at the stadium. It's hard to ignore the excitement.

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