🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Push Eight Points Clear Clear at Top Following Shankland's Penalty Kick Overcomes The Hoops History wasn't made at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine credible shot of ending Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. They now lead by eight points for Hearts over Celtic, whom they easily dispatched. Try to chase them down. Key Moments in the After the Break A crucial three-minute spell made the difference, following a tight first half that was fiercely fought. What was so notable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis doubled the lead, moving infield before firing a powerful effort past the static the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender upending the Hearts player for a penalty that Lawrence Shankland converted. The Celtic manager looked dejected; his problems are mounting. Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition. The Visitors' Fightback Celtic had actually recovered well from Hearts’ rapid start. Murray, who struggled throughout, conceded an own goal due to confusion when trying to clear a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, skipper McGregor, finishing a Tierney pull-back for the equaliser. Stubborn Defence The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game as the minutes passed. “We remain resolute” has become the favoured chant at the ground. One cannot overlook the excitement. Complete analysis will be available.