🔗 Share this article Hearts Extend 8 Points Ahead Clear at the Summit After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Overcomes Celtic History wasn't made at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such milestones. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club possess a real serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. Make that an eight-point lead for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can. Key Moments in the Second Half A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, following a tight first half that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the Tynecastle team. The Greek winger netted the second goal, drifting inside before thumping a right-footed shot past the stationary the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling Cláudio Braga for a foul that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. The Celtic manager appeared frustrated; his problems are mounting. The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic. The Visitors' Fightback Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to confusion when trying to clear a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, the captain McGregor, finishing a Tierney pull-back for level terms. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We stand firm” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement. Full report coming soon.