🔗 Share this article The Jambos Move 8 Points Clear Ahead at the Summit After Shankland's Penalty Sees Off Celtic We did not witness at their home ground, with it being far too early for such landmarks. What this match did emphasise is that Hearts have a genuine serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over their rivals, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can. Decisive Period in the After the Break Three second-half minutes were key, following a tight first half that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis doubled the lead, drifting inside before firing a powerful effort past the static Kasper Schmeichel. More joy followed in the stands, Murray fouling Braga for a spot-kick that Lawrence Shankland slotted home. Rodgers looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek. The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition. The Visitors' Fightback Celtic bounced back from an early setback. Dane Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to clear a delivery from Shankland. The Hoops worked their way into the game, leader Callum McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney pull-back for 1-1. Solid Backline The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in added time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. “We stand firm” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. One cannot overlook the noise. Detailed coverage coming soon.