🔗 Share this article Hearts Move 8 Points Clear Ahead at the Summit After Shankland's Spot-Kick Overcomes The Hoops We did not witness at Tynecastle, since it's far too early for such landmarks. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with serious opportunity of ending 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. Catch them if you can. Key Moments in the Second Half A crucial three-minute spell made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. Alexandros Kyziridis doubled the lead, drifting inside before firing a powerful effort past the stationary Kasper Schmeichel. Delight increased in the stands, Dane Murray bringing down Braga for a spot-kick that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. Rodgers looked dejected; challenges abound for him. Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic. Celtic's Response Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, turned the ball into his own net due to confusion when trying to clear a Shankland cross. The Hoops worked their way into the game, leader Callum McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney pull-back for 1-1. Stubborn Defence The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the popular anthem at Tynecastle. One cannot overlook the excitement. Full report to follow.