🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Extend 8 Points Ahead at the Pinnacle After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Sees Off The Glasgow Giants We did not witness at their home ground, as it's far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian possess a real serious opportunity of breaking Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can. Key Moments in the Latter Period A brief but pivotal phase were key, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. What was so notable after they extended their advantage was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the hosts. The Greek winger doubled the lead, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the stationary the goalkeeper. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down Cláudio Braga for a spot-kick that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. Brendan Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; he hardly has his troubles to seek. The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic. Celtic's Response The away side responded positively from an early setback. Murray, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to deal with a Shankland cross. Celtic edged their way back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney cutback for the equaliser. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. They comfortably saw out the game as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at Tynecastle. One cannot overlook the excitement. Full report will be available.