🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Move 8 Points Ahead in Front at the Pinnacle Following Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats Celtic We did not witness at Tynecastle Park, as it's far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can. Turning Point in the Latter Period Three second-half minutes made the difference, after an opening period that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. Alexandros Kyziridis doubled the lead, drifting inside before firing a powerful effort past the motionless Kasper Schmeichel. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down the Hearts player for a spot-kick that Shankland converted. Brendan Rodgers appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him. Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic. The Visitors' Fightback Celtic bounced back from Hearts’ rapid start. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to clear a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney cutback for 1-1. Solid Backline The keeper Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in added time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. One cannot overlook the noise. Full report to follow.