🔗 Share this article Hearts Push Eight Points Ahead Ahead at the Summit After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Sees Off Celtic We did not witness at Tynecastle Park, as it's far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine credible shot of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over Celtic, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can. Turning Point in the Second Half Three second-half minutes were key, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the home side. The Greek winger netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before firing a powerful effort past the stationary the goalkeeper. Delight increased in the stands, Murray upending Cláudio Braga for a foul that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; challenges abound for him. The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic. Celtic's Response Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, scored an own goal due to panic when trying to deal with a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, turning home a Tierney pull-back for level terms. Stubborn Defence The keeper Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the noise. Detailed coverage to follow.