A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, since it's far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that Hearts possess a real strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing title duopoly. They now lead by eight points for the team over Celtic, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can.
A brief but pivotal phase were key, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. The Greek winger netted the second goal, moving infield before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Dane Murray upending Cláudio Braga for a penalty that Lawrence Shankland slotted home. Rodgers looked dejected; challenges abound for him.
Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic.
The away side responded positively from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to deal with a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pull-back for the equaliser.
The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. One cannot overlook the noise.
