🔗 Share this article The Jambos Move Eight Points Ahead in Front at the Pinnacle After Shankland's Spot-Kick Overcomes The Hoops History wasn't made at their home ground, since it's far too early for such achievements. What this match did emphasise is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for Hearts over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. Try to chase them down. Turning Point in the After the Break A brief but pivotal phase made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. What was so notable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the static Kasper Schmeichel. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Murray upending the Hearts player for a foul that Lawrence Shankland converted. The Celtic manager looked dejected; challenges abound for him. Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition. Celtic's Response Celtic bounced back from an early setback. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, conceded an own goal due to confusion when trying to clear a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney cutback for level terms. Stubborn Defence The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the minutes passed. “We stand firm” has become the favoured chant at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement. Complete analysis will be available.