🔗 Share this article Hearts Move Eight Points Ahead Ahead at the Pinnacle Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Overcomes The Glasgow Giants A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian possess a real serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can. Decisive Period in the Latter Period A brief but pivotal phase made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. The striking aspect after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the hosts. Kyziridis doubled the lead, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the motionless Kasper Schmeichel. More joy followed in the stands, Murray fouling Cláudio Braga for a penalty that Shankland tucked away. Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; he hardly has his troubles to seek. The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition. Hoops' Reaction Celtic bounced back from an early setback. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, scored an own goal due to confusion when trying to remove a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney pass for the equaliser. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. The hosts faced little else as the minutes passed. “We stand firm” has become the favoured chant at the ground. One cannot overlook the noise. Detailed coverage to follow.