🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Push 8 Points in Front at the Pinnacle After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Defeats The Glasgow Giants We did not witness at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that Hearts possess a real credible shot of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over Celtic, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others. Decisive Period in the After the Break Three second-half minutes were key, after an opening period that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis netted the second goal, moving infield before firing a powerful effort past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Murray upending Cláudio Braga for a spot-kick that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. Brendan Rodgers appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him. Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic. Hoops' Reaction Celtic bounced back from Hearts’ rapid start. Dane Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, conceded an own goal due to panic when trying to remove a delivery from Shankland. The Hoops worked their way into the game, leader McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney pull-back for the equaliser. Stubborn Defence The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We stand firm” has become the favoured chant at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement. Complete analysis will be available.