The Jambos Push 8 Points Ahead Clear at Top Following Lawrence Shankland's Spot-Kick Sees Off The Glasgow Giants

History wasn't made at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such achievements. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year title duopoly. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can.

Key Moments in the After the Break

A brief but pivotal phase were key, following a tight first half that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the hosts. The Greek winger doubled the lead, moving infield before blasting a strike past the static the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling Braga for a penalty that the captain tucked away. Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; he hardly has his troubles to seek.

The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition.

Celtic's Response

The away side responded positively from Hearts’ rapid start. Dane Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, conceded an own goal due to confusion when trying to remove a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, finishing a Tierney pass for 1-1.

Hearts' Defensive Resilience

The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the ground. One cannot overlook the noise.

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