The Tynecastle side Push Eight Points Clear in Front at Top Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Overcomes The Glasgow Giants

A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, since it's far too early for such landmarks. What this match did emphasise is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with strong chance of ending Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for Hearts over Celtic, whom they easily dispatched. Try to chase them down.

Turning Point in the After the Break

Three second-half minutes proved decisive, after an opening period that was fiercely fought. The striking aspect after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how stress-free the rest of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, moving infield before thumping a right-footed shot past the static the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Dane Murray fouling the Hearts player for a spot-kick that the captain tucked away. The Celtic manager cut such a disconsolate figure; challenges abound for him.

Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic.

The Visitors' Fightback

Celtic bounced back from an early setback. Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to haste when trying to clear a delivery from Shankland. The Hoops worked their way into the game, the captain McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney cutback for level terms.

Stubborn Defence

The keeper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. The hosts faced little else as the clock ticked down. “We remain resolute” has become the popular anthem at Tynecastle. One cannot overlook the buzz.

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