🔗 Share this article Hearts Move 8 Points Clear Ahead at the Summit Following Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats The Glasgow Giants A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, since it's far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with credible shot of ending Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others. Turning Point in the Latter Period A brief but pivotal phase were key, after an opening period that was contested closely. What was so notable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the hosts. Alexandros Kyziridis doubled the lead, drifting inside before firing a powerful effort past the static the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down Braga for a penalty that the captain converted. Rodgers looked dejected; challenges abound for him. The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic. Celtic's Response The away side responded positively from Hearts’ rapid start. The defender, who had a difficult day, conceded an own goal due to panic when trying to remove a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper McGregor, turning home a Tierney cutback for the equaliser. Stubborn Defence The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the clock ticked down. “We stand firm” has become the favoured chant at the ground. One cannot overlook the noise. Complete analysis will be available.