🔗 Share this article Hearts Move Eight Points Ahead Ahead at the Summit Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Overcomes Celtic History wasn't made at their home ground, since it's far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can. Decisive Period in the Latter Period Three second-half minutes proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. Alexandros Kyziridis netted the second goal, drifting inside before firing a powerful effort past the static the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Dane Murray upending Cláudio Braga for a foul that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. The Celtic manager looked dejected; his problems are mounting. Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition. Celtic's Response Celtic bounced back from an early setback. The defender, who struggled throughout, conceded an own goal due to panic when trying to clear a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, scoring a Tierney pass for level terms. Stubborn Defence The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We stand firm” has become the favoured chant at the ground. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement. Full report to follow.