🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Extend 8 Points Clear Clear at the Pinnacle After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats 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 are at least in with strong chance of ending Scottish football's four decade-long dominance by two. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can. Key Moments in the After the Break A brief but pivotal phase made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. The striking aspect after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, moving infield before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless Kasper Schmeichel. Delight increased in the stands, Dane Murray fouling Braga for a foul that the captain slotted home. The Celtic manager cut such a disconsolate figure; his problems are mounting. The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic. The Visitors' Fightback Celtic bounced back from an early setback. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to clear a Shankland cross. Celtic edged their way back into the game, leader McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pull-back for the equaliser. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The keeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. They comfortably saw out the game as the minutes passed. “We stand firm” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. One cannot overlook the noise. Detailed coverage coming soon.