🔗 Share this article The Jambos Extend Eight Points Clear Ahead at the Pinnacle Following Shankland's Spot-Kick Overcomes The Hoops A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, as it's far too early for such landmarks. The encounter underlined is that Hearts possess a real credible shot of breaking Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can. Turning Point in the After the Break Three second-half minutes were key, after an opening period that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how comfortable the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. 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 bringing down the Hearts player for a spot-kick that the captain converted. Rodgers looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek. Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition. Celtic's Response Celtic bounced back from Hearts’ rapid start. Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, conceded an own goal due to panic when trying to remove a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney cutback for level terms. Solid Backline The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement. Complete analysis to follow.