🔗 Share this article The Jambos Push Eight Points in Front at the Summit Following Shankland's Penalty Overcomes The Glasgow Giants A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, since it's far too early for such achievements. What this match did emphasise is that Hearts are at least in with strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. They now lead by eight points for Hearts over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can. Key Moments in the After the Break A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. What was so notable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before firing a powerful effort past the static Kasper Schmeichel. Delight increased in the stands, Dane Murray upending the Hearts player for a spot-kick that Shankland tucked away. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; his problems are mounting. Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic. Hoops' Reaction Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to clear a delivery from Shankland. They gradually fought back into the game, skipper McGregor, scoring a Tierney cutback for the equaliser. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. “We stand firm” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz. Full report to follow.