The Tynecastle side Push 8 Points Clear in Front at the Summit After Shankland's Spot-Kick Overcomes The Glasgow Giants

A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, since it's far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that Hearts possess a real strong chance of breaking Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. They now lead by eight points for the team over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can.

Key Moments in the Second Half

Three second-half minutes were key, after an opening period that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the remainder of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before firing a powerful effort past the motionless the goalkeeper. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray bringing down the Hearts player for a spot-kick that Lawrence Shankland converted. Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; his problems are mounting.

The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic.

The Visitors' Fightback

Celtic bounced back from an early setback. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, conceded an own goal due to confusion when trying to deal with a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, the captain McGregor, scoring a Tierney pass for 1-1.

Solid Backline

The keeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in added time. The hosts faced little else as the minutes passed. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement.

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