🔗 Share this article The Jambos Move Eight Points Ahead in Front at Top Following Shankland's Spot-Kick Sees Off The Hoops History wasn't made at Tynecastle, since it's far too early for such landmarks. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for the team over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Try to chase them down. Key Moments in the Second Half A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the rest of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis doubled the lead, moving infield before blasting a strike past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Murray fouling Braga for a spot-kick that Lawrence Shankland converted. The Celtic manager cut such a disconsolate figure; he hardly has his troubles to seek. Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition. The Visitors' Fightback Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to deal with a Shankland cross. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pass for level terms. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game as the minutes passed. “We stand firm” has become the popular anthem at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the noise. Complete analysis coming soon.