🔗 Share this article The Jambos Move Eight Points in Front at Top Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Sees Off Celtic We did not witness at their home ground, since it's far too early for such achievements. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can. Turning Point in the Second Half A brief but pivotal phase were key, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the rest of the game was for the hosts. Kyziridis doubled the lead, moving infield before thumping a right-footed shot past the static Kasper Schmeichel. More joy followed in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling Braga for a spot-kick that Shankland tucked away. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek. Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition. Celtic's Response The away side responded positively from an early setback. Murray, who struggled throughout, 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 Callum McGregor, finishing a Tierney pull-back for 1-1. Solid Backline The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We stand firm” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the noise. Detailed coverage to follow.