🔗 Share this article The Jambos Move 8 Points Clear Clear at Top Following Lawrence Shankland's Spot-Kick Defeats The Hoops History wasn't made at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can. Decisive Period 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 rest of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis netted the second goal, moving infield before blasting a strike past the static the goalkeeper. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down Cláudio Braga for a foul that Shankland slotted home. Brendan Rodgers appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek. The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic. The Visitors' Fightback The away side responded positively from an early setback. The defender, who had a difficult day, conceded an own goal due to panic when trying to clear a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney pass for level terms. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the favoured chant at the ground. One cannot overlook the excitement. Complete analysis to follow.