🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Move Eight Points Ahead in Front at the Pinnacle Following Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats Celtic We did not witness at their home ground, as it's far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they easily dispatched. Try to chase them down. Turning Point in the Latter Period A crucial three-minute spell made the difference, after an opening period that was contested closely. What was so notable after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Murray upending the Hearts player for a penalty that Lawrence Shankland converted. Brendan Rodgers appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek. Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic. Hoops' Reaction The away side responded positively from an early setback. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to remove a Shankland cross. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pull-back for level terms. Stubborn Defence The keeper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Halkett blocked a 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 the stadium. It's hard to ignore the noise. Complete analysis to follow.