The Tynecastle side Push Eight Points Ahead at the Summit After Shankland's Spot-Kick Defeats The Glasgow Giants

History wasn't made at their home ground, with it being far too early for such landmarks. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others.

Key Moments in the After the Break

A crucial three-minute spell made the difference, after an opening period that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis doubled the lead, moving infield before blasting a strike past the motionless Kasper Schmeichel. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender upending Cláudio Braga for a foul that Lawrence Shankland converted. Brendan Rodgers appeared frustrated; his problems are mounting.

Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.

Celtic's Response

The away side responded positively from an early setback. Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to panic when trying to deal with a delivery from Shankland. The Hoops worked their way into the game, leader Callum McGregor, scoring a Tierney pull-back for 1-1.

Stubborn Defence

The keeper Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in added time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. One cannot overlook the noise.

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