🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Push Eight Points Ahead Clear at Top After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats Celtic We did not witness at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club possess a real serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others. Decisive Period in the Latter Period A brief but pivotal phase made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis doubled the lead, moving infield before blasting a strike past the motionless the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, the Celtic defender upending the Hearts player for a foul that Shankland converted. Brendan Rodgers appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him. Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition. The Visitors' Fightback The away side responded positively from Hearts’ rapid start. Murray, who had a difficult day, conceded an own goal due to panic when trying to deal with a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, finishing a Tierney cutback for the equaliser. Stubborn Defence The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz. Complete analysis will be available.