🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Extend 8 Points in Front at the Pinnacle After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Sees Off Celtic A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for Hearts over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Try to chase them down. Decisive Period in the Second Half A crucial three-minute spell made the difference, after an opening period that was contested closely. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the hosts. Alexandros Kyziridis netted the second goal, moving infield before thumping a right-footed shot past the stationary the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Murray fouling the Hearts player for a foul that Shankland slotted home. Rodgers looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek. Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition. Celtic's Response Celtic bounced back from Hearts’ rapid start. The defender, who had a difficult day, scored an own goal due to panic when trying to clear a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney cutback for 1-1. Solid Backline The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. They comfortably saw out the game as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at the ground. It's hard to ignore the buzz. Complete analysis will be available.