🔗 Share this article The Jambos Push Eight Points Ahead at the Summit After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Overcomes The Glasgow Giants A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, with it being far too early for such milestones. What this match did emphasise is that Hearts are at least in with serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's 40-year title duopoly. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they decisively beat. Try to chase them down. Turning Point in the Latter Period Three second-half minutes proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the stationary the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling the Hearts player for a penalty that the captain converted. Rodgers looked dejected; his problems are mounting. Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition. Celtic's Response Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. Dane Murray, who struggled throughout, conceded an own goal due to confusion when trying to remove a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, finishing a Tierney cutback for 1-1. Solid Backline The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We stand firm” has become the favoured chant at the ground. One cannot overlook the noise. Detailed coverage coming soon.