🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Move 8 Points Ahead at the Pinnacle Following Shankland's Spot-Kick Overcomes The Glasgow Giants A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing title duopoly. They now lead by eight points for the team over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others. Turning Point in the After the Break A crucial three-minute spell were key, following a tight first half that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. Kyziridis doubled the lead, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the motionless the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Murray fouling Braga for a foul that the captain converted. Brendan Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; challenges abound for him. Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic. Hoops' Reaction Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to remove a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney cutback for the equaliser. Stubborn Defence The keeper Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in added time. The hosts faced little else as the clock ticked down. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the noise. Complete analysis to follow.