🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Push Eight Points Ahead at the Summit Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Overcomes The Hoops A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, since it's far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with strong chance of ending Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over their rivals, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can. Decisive Period in the After the Break A crucial three-minute spell proved decisive, after an opening period that was fiercely fought. What was so notable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how stress-free 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 the goalkeeper. Delight increased in the stands, Dane Murray fouling the Hearts player for a foul that the captain converted. Rodgers looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek. Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic. The Visitors' Fightback Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to clear a Shankland cross. The Hoops worked their way into the game, leader McGregor, finishing a Tierney pull-back for the equaliser. Solid Backline The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the popular anthem at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the noise. Detailed coverage coming soon.