🔗 Share this article The Jambos Extend Eight Points in Front at Top After Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats The Hoops A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, with it being far too early for such achievements. What this match did emphasise is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine credible shot of breaking Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over Celtic, whom they easily dispatched. Try to chase them down. Turning Point in the Latter Period A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the stationary the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Murray upending Braga for a spot-kick that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; challenges abound for him. Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic. Celtic's Response Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. The defender, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to remove a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, scoring a Tierney pass for 1-1. Stubborn Defence The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the minutes passed. “We remain resolute” has become the popular anthem at the ground. It's hard to ignore the buzz. Detailed coverage to follow.