🔗 Share this article Hearts Move Eight Points Ahead Ahead at the Summit Following Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats The Hoops A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, as it's far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that Hearts possess a real serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing title duopoly. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others. Key Moments in the Second Half Three second-half minutes made the difference, after an opening period that was contested closely. What was so notable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how comfortable the remainder of the game was for the hosts. Alexandros Kyziridis doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the stationary the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, Murray fouling Braga for a foul that the captain converted. Rodgers appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him. The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic. The Visitors' Fightback The away side responded positively from the hosts' quick opening. Murray, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to clear a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney cutback for level terms. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Shin 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. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement. Detailed coverage coming soon.