🔗 Share this article Hearts Extend 8 Points Ahead in Front 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 achievements. The encounter underlined is that Hearts possess a real strong chance of ending Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over their rivals, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can. Turning Point in the After the Break Three second-half minutes proved decisive, following a tight first half that was contested closely. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how comfortable the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. Kyziridis doubled the lead, moving infield before firing a powerful effort past the stationary the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Murray fouling the Hearts player for a foul that Shankland slotted home. Rodgers looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek. Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic. Celtic's Response Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to clear a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, leader McGregor, finishing a Tierney pass for level terms. Stubborn Defence The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. 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 the ground. One cannot overlook the buzz. Full report will be available.