History wasn't made at Tynecastle Park, as it's far too early for such achievements. What this match did emphasise is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Try to chase them down.
A brief but pivotal phase were key, after an opening period that was contested closely. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the rest of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis netted the second goal, moving infield before thumping a right-footed shot past the stationary the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Dane Murray bringing down the Hearts player for a foul that Lawrence Shankland slotted home. The Celtic manager appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him.
Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic.
The away side responded positively from an early setback. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, conceded an own goal due to panic when trying to clear a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, finishing a Tierney pass for the equaliser.
The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. One cannot overlook the noise.
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Susan Martinez
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Susan Martinez
Susan Martinez