🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Extend 8 Points Ahead Clear at the Summit Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Sees Off The Hoops We did not witness at their home ground, as it's far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with serious opportunity of breaking Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. The challenge is now for others. Turning Point in the Second Half Three second-half minutes made the difference, following a tight first half that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before firing a powerful effort past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Murray fouling Cláudio Braga for a spot-kick that the captain slotted home. The Celtic manager appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him. Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition. Hoops' Reaction The away side responded positively from an early setback. Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to remove a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, skipper McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney cutback for 1-1. Stubborn Defence The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We stand firm” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz. Full report will be available.