The Jambos Push Eight Points Clear in Front at Top Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Defeats The Glasgow Giants

A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, as it's far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian possess a real strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others.

Decisive Period in the Latter Period

A brief but pivotal phase made the difference, following a tight first half that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the hosts. The Greek winger scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Dane Murray bringing down Cláudio Braga for a penalty that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. The Celtic manager looked dejected; challenges abound for him.

Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.

Celtic's Response

Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to remove a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain McGregor, scoring a Tierney pull-back for 1-1.

Hearts' Defensive Resilience

The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in added time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at the ground. One cannot overlook the noise.

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