🔗 Share this article The Jambos Extend 8 Points Ahead Ahead at the Pinnacle After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Overcomes The Hoops We did not witness at Tynecastle Park, as it's far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they easily dispatched. Try to chase them down. Turning Point in the Latter Period Three second-half minutes were key, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. What was so notable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the hosts. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the motionless Kasper Schmeichel. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Murray bringing down Braga for a foul that the captain tucked away. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; his problems are mounting. Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic. The Visitors' Fightback The away side responded positively from Hearts’ rapid start. Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, conceded an own goal due to confusion when trying to remove a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, scoring a Tierney cutback for the equaliser. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The keeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in added time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. “We stand firm” has become the favoured chant at the stadium. One cannot overlook the buzz. Complete analysis to follow.