🔗 Share this article Hearts Extend Eight Points in Front at the Pinnacle After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Overcomes The Glasgow Giants We did not witness at their home ground, as it's far too early for such landmarks. The encounter underlined is that Hearts possess a real credible shot of breaking Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over the visitors, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Try to chase them down. Turning Point in the After the Break A crucial three-minute spell were key, after an opening period that was contested closely. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the remainder of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis netted the second goal, drifting inside before firing a powerful effort past the static the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray upending Cláudio Braga for a spot-kick that the captain slotted home. Rodgers appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek. The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic. Celtic's Response The away side responded positively from the hosts' quick opening. Murray, who had a difficult day, scored an own goal due to confusion when trying to remove a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, leader McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney cutback for 1-1. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The keeper Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the minutes passed. “We stand firm” has become the popular anthem at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the noise. Complete analysis to follow.