🔗 Share this article The Jambos Move 8 Points Clear Clear at the Pinnacle Following Lawrence Shankland's Spot-Kick Overcomes The Glasgow Giants We did not witness at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that Hearts have a genuine serious opportunity of breaking Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for the team over Celtic, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others. Turning Point in the After the Break A crucial three-minute spell proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the hosts. Alexandros Kyziridis doubled the lead, drifting inside before thumping a right-footed shot past the static the goalkeeper. More joy followed in the stands, Murray upending Cláudio Braga for a spot-kick that the captain tucked away. Rodgers looked dejected; his problems are mounting. Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic. The Visitors' Fightback Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to panic when trying to clear a Shankland cross. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pull-back for level terms. Stubborn Defence The keeper Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the popular anthem at the ground. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement. Complete analysis to follow.