The Jambos Push Eight Points Clear Clear at Top Following Lawrence Shankland's Spot-Kick Sees Off The Glasgow Giants

A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, as it's far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with credible shot of ending Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. They now lead by eight points for the team over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. Try to chase them down.

Decisive Period in the After the Break

Three second-half minutes were key, following a tight first half that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the static Kasper Schmeichel. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down the Hearts player for a penalty that Lawrence Shankland converted. Rodgers appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him.

The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.

Celtic's Response

Celtic had actually recovered well from Hearts’ rapid start. The defender, who had a difficult day, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to deal with a Shankland cross. The Hoops worked their way into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney pass for the equaliser.

Solid Backline

The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Shin 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 Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement.

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