🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Move 8 Points Ahead in Front at the Summit Following Shankland's Penalty Overcomes The Hoops We did not witness at their home ground, since it's far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that Hearts are at least in with strong chance of ending Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for Hearts over the visitors, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can. Turning Point in the Second Half A brief but pivotal phase were key, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the hosts. Kyziridis netted the second goal, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the static Kasper Schmeichel. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Dane Murray upending Braga for a foul that the captain tucked away. Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; his problems are mounting. The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic. Hoops' Reaction The away side responded positively from Hearts’ rapid start. Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to deal with a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, leader McGregor, turning home a Tierney cutback for the equaliser. Stubborn Defence The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at the ground. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz. Detailed coverage coming soon.