🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Move 8 Points Clear at Top After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Overcomes The Hoops A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, since it's far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for Hearts over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others. Turning Point in the After the Break A crucial three-minute spell proved decisive, after an opening period that was contested closely. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Dane Murray bringing down Braga for a foul that Lawrence Shankland slotted home. Brendan Rodgers appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek. The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic. Celtic's Response Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. Dane Murray, who struggled throughout, scored an own goal due to confusion when trying to clear a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, scoring a Tierney pass for the equaliser. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. They comfortably saw out the game as the clock ticked down. “We remain resolute” has become the popular anthem at the stadium. It's hard to ignore the buzz. Detailed coverage will be available.