🔗 Share this article Hearts Push 8 Points Clear Clear at the Summit Following Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats The Glasgow Giants A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine strong chance of ending Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others. Decisive Period in the Second Half A crucial three-minute spell were key, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, moving infield before firing a powerful effort past the stationary the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down Cláudio Braga for a penalty that Shankland slotted home. The Celtic manager cut such a disconsolate figure; his problems are mounting. Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic. Hoops' Reaction The away side responded positively from the hosts' quick opening. Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to haste when trying to remove a Shankland cross. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper McGregor, turning home a Tierney cutback for the equaliser. Solid Backline The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. The hosts faced little else as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz. Complete analysis coming soon.