The Jambos Push Eight Points Ahead in Front at Top After Shankland's Spot-Kick Defeats The Glasgow Giants

History wasn't made at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such landmarks. What this match did emphasise is that Hearts possess a real serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they decisively beat. The challenge is now for others.

Key Moments in the Latter Period

A brief but pivotal phase made the difference, after an opening period that was contested closely. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless the goalkeeper. More joy followed in the stands, Murray fouling Braga for a foul that Lawrence Shankland slotted home. Rodgers appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek.

The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic.

Celtic's Response

The away side responded positively from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to deal with a delivery from Shankland. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain McGregor, finishing a Tierney pull-back for level terms.

Hearts' Defensive Resilience

The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game as the minutes passed. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. It's hard to ignore the noise.

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