The Jambos Push 8 Points Ahead in Front at the Summit Following Shankland's Spot-Kick Defeats The Glasgow Giants

History wasn't made at their home ground, as it's far too early for such landmarks. What this match did emphasise is that Hearts are at least in with serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. Try to chase them down.

Turning Point in the Second Half

Three second-half minutes proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how comfortable the remainder of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis netted the second goal, moving infield before blasting a strike past the static the goalkeeper. More joy followed in the stands, Murray upending Braga for a spot-kick that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; challenges abound for him.

Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.

Hoops' Reaction

The away side responded positively from the hosts' quick opening. Murray, who struggled throughout, scored an own goal due to panic when trying to deal with a Shankland cross. Celtic edged their way back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pull-back for level terms.

Hearts' Defensive Resilience

The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. The hosts faced little else as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the noise.

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