🔗 Share this article The Jambos Push Eight Points Ahead at the Pinnacle After Shankland's Penalty Overcomes Celtic A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing title duopoly. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. Try to chase them down. Decisive Period in the After the Break A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, following a tight first half that was contested closely. What was so notable after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the rest of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, moving infield before blasting a strike past the stationary the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender upending the Hearts player for a spot-kick that Lawrence Shankland converted. The Celtic manager 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 had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to deal with a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, finishing a Tierney pull-back for 1-1. Solid Backline The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. They comfortably saw out the game as the minutes passed. “We stand firm” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the excitement. Complete analysis will be available.