🔗 Share this article The Jambos Extend Eight Points Clear in Front at Top Following Shankland's Penalty Overcomes The Glasgow Giants We did not witness at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian possess a real serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can. Turning Point in the After the Break A crucial three-minute spell proved decisive, following a tight first half that was fiercely fought. What was so notable after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the remainder of the game was for the hosts. Kyziridis netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before firing a powerful effort past the motionless the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling Braga for a penalty that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. Brendan Rodgers appeared frustrated; his problems are mounting. Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic. The Visitors' Fightback Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, conceded an own goal due to confusion when trying to clear a Shankland cross. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney pass for level terms. Stubborn Defence The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. The hosts faced little else as the minutes passed. “We remain resolute” has become the popular anthem at the stadium. It's hard to ignore the buzz. Full report to follow.