🔗 Share this article Hearts Push Eight Points in Front at Top After Shankland's Penalty Overcomes The Hoops A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, as it's far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine credible shot of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can. Decisive Period in the Second Half A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. What was so notable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis doubled the lead, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the static the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Murray bringing down Cláudio Braga for a foul that the captain slotted home. The Celtic manager cut such a disconsolate figure; he hardly has his troubles to seek. Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic. Hoops' Reaction Celtic had actually recovered well 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 clear a delivery from Shankland. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper McGregor, turning home a Tierney cutback for 1-1. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the popular anthem at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the buzz. Full report to follow.