🔗 Share this article The Jambos Push 8 Points Clear Clear at Top After Shankland's Spot-Kick Overcomes The Glasgow Giants A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with credible shot of breaking Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they decisively beat. Try to chase them down. Decisive Period in the Second Half Three second-half minutes made the difference, after an opening period that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the remainder of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, moving infield before blasting a strike past the stationary the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling Cláudio Braga for a spot-kick that the captain tucked away. Brendan Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; his problems are mounting. Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic. The Visitors' Fightback Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. Murray, who had a difficult day, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to deal with a delivery from Shankland. They gradually fought back into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, turning home a Tierney pass for 1-1. Solid Backline The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in added time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the excitement. Full report coming soon.