🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Push Eight Points Ahead Ahead at the Pinnacle Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats Celtic History wasn't made at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with credible shot of ending Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Try to chase them down. Decisive Period in the Latter Period A crucial three-minute spell were key, following a tight first half that was contested closely. What was so notable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the static the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Murray fouling Cláudio Braga for a penalty that the captain slotted home. Brendan Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; 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 an early setback. Dane Murray, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to deal with a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney cutback for the equaliser. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The keeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at the stadium. One cannot overlook the noise. Full report will be available.