🔗 Share this article Hearts Move 8 Points Ahead at the Summit Following Shankland's Penalty Kick Sees Off The Hoops We did not witness at Tynecastle Park, as it's 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 long-standing stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can. Turning Point in the Latter Period A crucial three-minute spell proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. It was remarkable 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, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the stationary the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Murray upending the Hearts player for a spot-kick that Lawrence Shankland converted. Brendan Rodgers appeared frustrated; his problems are mounting. The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition. Hoops' Reaction Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to haste when trying to remove a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, scoring a Tierney cutback for 1-1. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The keeper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the noise. Complete analysis coming soon.