Hearts Extend Eight Points Clear in Front at Top After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Overcomes The Glasgow Giants

We did not witness at Tynecastle Park, as it's far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine strong chance of ending Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can.

Turning Point in the Second Half

Three second-half minutes proved decisive, after an opening period that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the rest of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, moving infield before firing a powerful effort past the stationary the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Dane Murray fouling the Hearts player for a penalty that the captain slotted home. Brendan Rodgers appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek.

Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition.

Celtic's Response

Celtic bounced back from an early setback. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to remove a delivery from Shankland. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pass for the equaliser.

Solid Backline

The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. They comfortably saw out the game as the clock ticked down. “We stand firm” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the ground. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement.