The Tynecastle side Extend 8 Points Clear Ahead at the Pinnacle Following Shankland's Penalty Kick Sees Off Celtic

History wasn't made at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such landmarks. The encounter underlined is that Hearts have a genuine serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for Hearts over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can.

Key Moments in the After the Break

Three second-half minutes were key, after an opening period that was contested closely. What was so notable after they extended their advantage was how comfortable the remainder of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Dane Murray bringing down the Hearts player for a spot-kick that Lawrence Shankland converted. Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; his problems are mounting.

Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition.

Hoops' Reaction

Celtic had actually recovered well from Hearts’ rapid start. Dane Murray, who struggled throughout, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to clear a delivery from Shankland. They gradually fought back into the game, leader McGregor, scoring a Tierney pass for 1-1.

Solid Backline

The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz.