🔗 Share this article Hearts Move 8 Points in Front at Top Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Overcomes Celtic A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, with it being far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club possess a real serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can. Decisive Period in the Second Half Three second-half minutes made the difference, following a tight first half that was fiercely fought. What was so notable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how comfortable the remainder of the game was for the hosts. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, moving infield before blasting a strike past the stationary the goalkeeper. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray upending the Hearts player for a spot-kick that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. Rodgers looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek. Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition. Celtic's Response The away side responded positively from Hearts’ rapid start. Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to deal with a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain McGregor, turning home a Tierney cutback for level terms. Solid Backline The keeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the minutes passed. “We stand firm” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. One cannot overlook the buzz. Detailed coverage coming soon.