🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Extend 8 Points Clear in Front at Top Following Shankland's Penalty Sees Off Celtic We did not witness at their home ground, with it being far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year title duopoly. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over Celtic, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can. Key Moments in the Second Half Three second-half minutes proved decisive, following a tight first half that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the static Kasper Schmeichel. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Dane Murray fouling Cláudio Braga for a penalty that Shankland converted. The Celtic manager looked dejected; his problems are mounting. Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic. Celtic's Response Celtic bounced back from an early setback. Dane Murray, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to confusion when trying to deal with a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, scoring a Tierney pull-back for 1-1. Stubborn Defence The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped 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 Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. It's hard to ignore the excitement. Detailed coverage to follow.