🔗 Share this article Hearts Move 8 Points Clear at the Pinnacle After Shankland's Spot-Kick Overcomes The Glasgow Giants A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing title duopoly. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can. Decisive Period in the Second Half A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, after an opening period that was contested closely. What was so notable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how comfortable the closing stages of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, moving infield before blasting a strike past the motionless Kasper Schmeichel. More joy followed in the stands, the Celtic defender upending the Hearts player for a foul that the captain slotted home. Rodgers looked dejected; challenges abound for him. Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition. Celtic's Response The away side responded positively from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to clear a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, leader McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pass for the equaliser. Stubborn Defence The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the popular anthem at the ground. One cannot overlook the buzz. Detailed coverage will be available.