Heart of Midlothian produced a stunning display to defeat Celtic 3â1 at Tynecastle, leaving the champions shell-shocked and their title defence under serious scrutiny. The atmosphere was electric from kick-off, and the home side wasted no time asserting dominance with relentless energy and pressing.
Lawrence Shankland broke the deadlock early, capitalising on a defensive mistake to slot home with precision. Celtic briefly found a lifeline through Kyogo Furuhashiâs equaliser before halftime, but the second half was all Hearts. Barrie McKay restored the lead with a thunderous strike from the edge of the box, sending the stands into chaos.
As Celtic pushed for a comeback, they left gaps at the back, and Jorge Grant punished them with a composed finish to make it 3â1 and seal a famous victory. Celticâs frustrations boiled over with sloppy passing and missed chances, symbolising a team off balance.
For Hearts, this was more than just three pointsâit was a statement of intent. Tynecastle roared as the final whistle blew, confirming a memorable night when the champions were humbled under the floodlights.
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