The Tynecastle side Extend 8 Points Clear Clear at the Pinnacle Following Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats The Glasgow Giants

History wasn't made at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such achievements. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with strong chance of breaking Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. Try to chase them down.

Turning Point in the Second Half

A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, after an opening period that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the rest of the game was for the home side. The Greek winger netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before firing a powerful effort past the motionless the goalkeeper. Delight increased in the stands, Murray bringing down Braga for a penalty that Shankland converted. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek.

Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic.

Hoops' Reaction

Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, scored an own goal due to panic when trying to deal with a Shankland cross. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, finishing a Tierney pull-back for level terms.

Hearts' Defensive Resilience

The keeper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at the ground. It's hard to ignore the excitement.

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