🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Move 8 Points Ahead Ahead at the Pinnacle Following Shankland's Penalty Sees Off The Glasgow Giants A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such milestones. What this match did emphasise is that Heart of Midlothian possess a real strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can. Key Moments in the After the Break A brief but pivotal phase were key, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how comfortable the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. The Greek winger scored Hearts’ second, moving infield before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Dane Murray fouling the Hearts player for a foul that Shankland converted. The Celtic manager looked dejected; challenges abound for him. Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic. The Visitors' Fightback Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to clear a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper McGregor, finishing a Tierney pull-back for 1-1. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We stand firm” has become the popular anthem at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement. Complete analysis to follow.