The Jambos Move 8 Points Clear in Front at Top Following Shankland's Penalty Sees Off The Glasgow Giants
History wasn't made at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such landmarks. The encounter underlined is that Hearts have a genuine credible shot of breaking Scottish football's 40-year title duopoly. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over the visitors, whom they comfortably swatted aside. The challenge is now for others.
Turning Point in the After the Break
A crucial three-minute spell proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, moving infield before firing a powerful effort past the static the goalkeeper. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray upending Braga for a penalty that the captain converted. Rodgers appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him.
The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition.
Hoops' Reaction
The away side responded positively from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to remove a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper McGregor, finishing a Tierney pass for level terms.
Solid Backline
The keeper Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz.
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