🔗 Share this article Hearts Move 8 Points in Front at Top Following Shankland's Penalty Sees Off The Hoops History wasn't made at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such milestones. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club possess a real serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can. Turning Point in the After the Break A brief but pivotal phase were key, following a tight first half that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the closing stages of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the static the goalkeeper. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray fouling the Hearts player for a spot-kick that the captain converted. Brendan Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; his problems are mounting. Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic. Celtic's Response Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to remove a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, the captain McGregor, turning home a Tierney pass for level terms. Stubborn Defence The keeper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. One cannot overlook the noise. Complete analysis will be available.