It’s level at the break at Tynecastle as Hearts and Celtic go into halftime locked at 1–1 after an action-packed opening 45 minutes. The first half had everything — intensity, quality, and drama — as both sides showed attacking intent from the first whistle.
Hearts drew first blood midway through the half when Lawrence Shankland, in fine form once again, produced a composed finish after a clever move down the right flank. His strike sent the home fans into wild celebration as the Jambos looked to build on their strong start.
However, Celtic responded like true champions. The visitors increased their tempo and began to dominate possession, probing the Hearts defence with quick, incisive passing. Their persistence paid off when Kyogo Furuhashi latched onto a brilliant pass from Matt O’Riley to fire home the equaliser with a trademark finish.
Both teams continued to threaten before the break — Hearts with their physical approach and Celtic through their slick attacking play.
As the sides head into the dressing rooms, the stage is set for an explosive second half. With everything still to play for, fans can expect more drama, passion, and possibly more goals. ⚽🔥
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