🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Extend 8 Points in Front at the Pinnacle After Shankland's Spot-Kick 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 Heart of Midlothian have a genuine serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can. Turning Point in the Latter Period Three second-half minutes were key, after an opening period that was contested closely. What was so notable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis doubled the lead, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the static Kasper Schmeichel. More joy followed in the stands, Murray upending Cláudio Braga for a penalty that Shankland slotted home. Rodgers appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek. Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition. Celtic's Response The away side responded positively from Hearts’ rapid start. The defender, who had a difficult day, conceded an own goal due to confusion when trying to remove a Shankland cross. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper McGregor, scoring a Tierney pull-back for the equaliser. Solid Backline The keeper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. The hosts faced little else as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at Tynecastle. One cannot overlook the excitement. Full report coming soon.