🔗 Share this article Hearts Extend Eight Points Ahead Ahead at Top Following Shankland's Spot-Kick Overcomes The Hoops A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, with it being far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine strong chance of breaking Scottish football's 40-year title duopoly. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. Try to chase them down. Decisive Period in the Latter Period A crucial three-minute spell made the difference, after an opening period that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how comfortable the remainder of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the stationary the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Murray bringing down Cláudio Braga for a foul that Shankland converted. Brendan Rodgers appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek. Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition. Hoops' Reaction Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. Murray, who had a difficult day, scored an own goal due to confusion when trying to deal with a Shankland cross. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, scoring a Tierney cutback for 1-1. Solid Backline The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the noise. Detailed coverage to follow.