🔗 Share this article Hearts Push Eight Points Clear Clear at Top After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Defeats Celtic History wasn't made at Tynecastle Park, as it's far too early for such milestones. What this match did emphasise is that Hearts possess a real strong chance of breaking Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others. Decisive Period in the After the Break A crucial three-minute spell proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the motionless Kasper Schmeichel. Delight increased in the stands, Murray fouling the Hearts player for a penalty that the captain tucked away. Brendan Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; challenges abound for him. The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition. Hoops' Reaction Celtic had actually recovered well from Hearts’ rapid start. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, scored an own goal due to panic when trying to clear a Shankland cross. Celtic edged their way back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney cutback for level terms. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at the ground. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement. Full report to follow.