🔗 Share this article The Jambos Push Eight Points Clear Clear at the Summit Following Shankland's Penalty Defeats Celtic A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, since it's far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that Hearts have a genuine serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can. Decisive Period in the Latter Period Three second-half minutes were key, following a tight first half that was evenly matched. What was so notable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the home side. The Greek winger netted the second goal, drifting inside before firing a powerful effort past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling Braga for a penalty that Shankland tucked away. Brendan Rodgers appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him. Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition. Hoops' Reaction The away side responded positively from an early setback. The defender, who had a difficult day, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to deal with a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, skipper McGregor, finishing a Tierney cutback for 1-1. Stubborn Defence The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. The hosts faced little else as the minutes passed. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement. Full report will be available.