🔗 Share this article The Jambos Push 8 Points Clear in Front at the Summit Following Shankland's Spot-Kick Sees Off The Hoops History wasn't made at Tynecastle Park, as it's far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that Hearts are at least in with serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can. Key Moments in the Second Half A brief but pivotal phase made the difference, following a tight first half that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis doubled the lead, moving infield before blasting a strike past the stationary Kasper Schmeichel. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Dane Murray upending Braga for a foul that the captain converted. Brendan Rodgers appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek. The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic. The Visitors' Fightback The away side responded positively from an early setback. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to remove a Shankland cross. Celtic edged their way back into the game, leader McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney pull-back for level terms. Solid Backline The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the minutes passed. “We remain resolute” has become the favoured chant at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the noise. Full report will be available.