🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Extend 8 Points Clear at the Pinnacle After Lawrence Shankland's Spot-Kick Sees Off Celtic A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such milestones. What this match did emphasise is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with strong chance of breaking Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over Celtic, whom they easily dispatched. Try to chase them down. Turning Point in the Latter Period A brief but pivotal phase were key, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the hosts. The Greek winger doubled the lead, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the static the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Murray upending Braga for a penalty that Lawrence Shankland converted. Brendan Rodgers appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him. The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition. The Visitors' Fightback Celtic bounced back from Hearts’ rapid start. The defender, who had a difficult day, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to deal with a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney cutback for level terms. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a 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 the stadium. One cannot overlook the noise. Complete analysis to follow.