đ Share this article The Tynecastle side Extend Eight Points Ahead Clear at the Summit Following Shankland's Penalty Kick Overcomes The Glasgow Giants A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, since it's far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that Hearts are at least in with credible shot of breaking Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over Celtic, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others. Decisive Period in the After the Break A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, after an opening period that was contested closely. The striking aspect after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis doubled the lead, moving infield before firing a powerful effort past the static Kasper Schmeichel. More joy followed in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling Braga for a spot-kick that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; he hardly has his troubles to seek. The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic. Hoops' Reaction The away side responded positively from an early setback. Murray, who had a difficult day, conceded an own goal due to confusion when trying to clear a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney cutback for 1-1. Stubborn Defence The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which deflected off TĂłmas MagnĂșsson. Craig Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. âWe stand firmâ has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. One cannot overlook the buzz. Complete analysis to follow.