The Jambos Move 8 Points Ahead Clear at the Pinnacle Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats The Glasgow Giants

A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over their rivals, whom they comfortably swatted aside. The challenge is now for others.

Key Moments in the Second Half

Three second-half minutes were key, following a tight first half that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the Tynecastle team. The Greek winger doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless Kasper Schmeichel. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling the Hearts player for a foul that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. Rodgers looked dejected; his problems are mounting.

The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition.

The Visitors' Fightback

Celtic bounced back from an early setback. The defender, who struggled throughout, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to clear a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pass for 1-1.

Solid Backline

The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. The hosts faced little else as the minutes passed. “We stand firm” has become the favoured chant at the ground. It is becoming increasingly difficult the noise.

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