🔗 Share this article Hearts Push Eight Points Clear Ahead at Top Following Shankland's Spot-Kick Defeats The Glasgow Giants History wasn't made at Tynecastle, since it's far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's 40-year title duopoly. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over Celtic, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can. Turning Point in the After the Break Three second-half minutes proved decisive, following a tight first half that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how comfortable the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. The Greek winger doubled the lead, moving infield before thumping a right-footed shot past the static the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray fouling Cláudio Braga for a spot-kick that Shankland slotted home. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; his problems are mounting. Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic. Hoops' Reaction Celtic bounced back from Hearts’ rapid start. Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to haste when trying to deal with a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney cutback for level terms. Solid Backline The keeper Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We remain resolute” has become the favoured chant at the ground. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement. Complete analysis coming soon.