🔗 Share this article The Jambos Extend Eight Points Ahead Clear at Top Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Overcomes The Glasgow Giants A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian possess a real strong chance of ending Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. The challenge is now for others. Key Moments in the Second Half Three second-half minutes were key, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how stress-free the rest of the game was for the hosts. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the static the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender upending Braga for a foul that Shankland converted. Brendan Rodgers appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him. Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition. The Visitors' Fightback Celtic bounced back from Hearts’ rapid start. Murray, who had a difficult day, scored an own goal due to confusion when trying to deal with a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney pull-back for 1-1. Solid Backline The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the minutes passed. “We stand firm” has become the popular anthem at the ground. One cannot overlook the noise. Detailed coverage coming soon.