🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Push Eight Points Ahead in Front at the Summit Following Shankland's Penalty Defeats The Glasgow Giants We did not witness at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian possess a real serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they decisively beat. The challenge is now for others. Key Moments in the After the Break A brief but pivotal phase were key, after an opening period that was contested closely. The striking aspect after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the remainder of the game was for the hosts. The Greek winger doubled the lead, moving infield before blasting a strike past the stationary the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling the Hearts player for a foul that the captain converted. Rodgers looked dejected; challenges abound for him. Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition. Celtic's Response The away side responded positively from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who struggled throughout, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to clear a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney pass for level terms. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. The hosts faced little else as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. One cannot overlook the noise. Detailed coverage coming soon.