The Tynecastle side Move Eight Points Ahead in Front at the Pinnacle Following Shankland's Penalty Kick Sees Off Celtic

History wasn't made at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such landmarks. The encounter underlined is that Hearts are at least in with credible shot of breaking Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they decisively beat. Try to chase them down.

Key Moments in the Latter Period

A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, after an opening period that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how untroubled 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 the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling Braga for a foul that the captain tucked away. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; challenges abound for him.

Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic.

Celtic's Response

The away side responded positively from Hearts’ rapid start. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to haste when trying to clear a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, finishing a Tierney pass for 1-1.

Hearts' Defensive Resilience

The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. They comfortably saw out the game as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the excitement.

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