🔗 Share this article Hearts Extend 8 Points in Front at the Pinnacle Following Shankland's Penalty Overcomes The Hoops History wasn't made at their home ground, as it's far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club possess a real serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's four decade-long dominance by two. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can. Key Moments in the Latter Period Three second-half minutes were key, after an opening period that was fiercely fought. The striking aspect after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how stress-free the rest of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before firing a powerful effort past the stationary Kasper Schmeichel. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray bringing down the Hearts player for a foul that Lawrence Shankland converted. The Celtic manager appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him. The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition. Hoops' Reaction Celtic bounced back from an early setback. Murray, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to clear a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney pull-back for 1-1. Solid Backline The keeper Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in added time. The hosts faced little else as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz. Detailed coverage coming soon.