🔗 Share this article The Jambos Extend 8 Points Clear at Top Following Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats Celtic History wasn't made at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such milestones. What this match did emphasise is that Hearts are at least in with credible shot of ending Scottish football's 40-year title duopoly. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. Try to chase them down. Decisive Period in the Second Half Three second-half minutes were key, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. The striking aspect after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the remainder of the game was for the home side. The Greek winger scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down Braga for a spot-kick that Lawrence Shankland converted. The Celtic manager looked dejected; challenges abound for him. The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic. The Visitors' Fightback The away side responded positively from Hearts’ rapid start. Dane Murray, who struggled throughout, conceded an own goal due to panic when trying to remove a Shankland cross. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney cutback for 1-1. Stubborn Defence The keeper Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We stand firm” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement. Complete analysis coming soon.