The Jambos Move Eight Points Clear at Top After Shankland's Penalty Kick Sees Off The Hoops

A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that Hearts are at least in with credible shot of ending Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over Celtic, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can.

Turning Point in the Latter Period

A brief but pivotal phase made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. The Greek winger scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the stationary the goalkeeper. More joy followed in the stands, Murray bringing down Braga for a foul that the captain tucked away. Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; challenges abound for him.

Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic.

Celtic's Response

Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. Murray, who had a difficult day, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to clear a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pass for 1-1.

Stubborn Defence

The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the favoured chant at the ground. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement.

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