🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Move Eight Points Clear Clear at Top Following Shankland's Penalty Defeats Celtic We did not witness at their home ground, with it being far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian possess a real strong chance of breaking Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they decisively beat. Try to chase them down. Decisive Period in the After the Break Three second-half minutes made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the motionless Kasper Schmeichel. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down the Hearts player for a spot-kick that Shankland slotted home. The Celtic manager looked dejected; his problems are mounting. Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition. Celtic's Response Celtic bounced back from Hearts’ rapid start. Dane Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to clear a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pass for 1-1. Stubborn Defence The keeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. One cannot overlook the excitement. Complete analysis to follow.