🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Extend 8 Points Clear Ahead at the Pinnacle Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Overcomes Celtic A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, since it's far too early for such achievements. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. Try to chase them down. Turning Point in the Latter Period A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, after an opening period that was contested closely. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how comfortable the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. The Greek winger netted the second goal, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the stationary the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling Cláudio Braga for a foul that Shankland slotted home. The Celtic manager appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek. Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition. Celtic's Response Celtic bounced back from an early setback. Murray, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to clear a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, scoring a Tierney cutback for the equaliser. Solid Backline The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the minutes passed. “We stand firm” has become the favoured chant at the ground. It's hard to ignore the buzz. Full report to follow.