🔗 Share this article The Jambos Move Eight Points Ahead Ahead at the Summit Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Sees Off The Hoops We did not witness at Tynecastle Park, since it's far too early for such milestones. What this match did emphasise is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can. Decisive Period in the Latter Period A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the closing stages of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling Cláudio Braga for a penalty that the captain slotted home. Rodgers appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him. Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition. Celtic's Response Celtic bounced back from Hearts’ rapid start. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, scored an own goal due to panic when trying to remove a delivery from Shankland. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper McGregor, scoring a Tierney pull-back for 1-1. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The keeper Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the ground. One cannot overlook the excitement. Full report coming soon.