🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Move 8 Points Clear Ahead at the Pinnacle Following Lawrence Shankland's Spot-Kick Sees Off The Hoops We did not witness at Tynecastle Park, since it's far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine strong chance of breaking Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can. Turning Point in the Second Half Three second-half minutes made the difference, following a tight first half that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before firing a powerful effort past the static the goalkeeper. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender upending the Hearts player for a foul that Lawrence Shankland converted. The Celtic manager cut such a disconsolate figure; his problems are mounting. Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic. The Visitors' Fightback Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. Murray, who had a difficult day, conceded an own goal due to confusion when trying to deal with a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, leader McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney cutback for 1-1. Solid Backline The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We stand firm” has become the favoured chant at the stadium. One cannot overlook the noise. Complete analysis will be available.