🔗 Share this article Hearts Move 8 Points Clear Ahead at the Summit After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Defeats The Hoops History wasn't made at their home ground, with it being far too early for such landmarks. What this match did emphasise is that Heart of Midlothian possess a real strong chance of breaking Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over their rivals, whom they decisively beat. Try to chase them down. Key Moments in the Second Half Three second-half minutes proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. What was so notable after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the home side. The Greek winger doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the static Kasper Schmeichel. More joy followed in the stands, Murray fouling Braga for a penalty that Shankland slotted home. Brendan Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; his problems are mounting. Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic. Celtic's Response Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to clear a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney cutback for level terms. Solid Backline The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. “We stand firm” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the noise. Full report will be available.