🔗 Share this article The Jambos Extend Eight Points Clear Clear at the Pinnacle Following Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats The Glasgow Giants History wasn't made at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that Hearts are at least in with serious opportunity of breaking Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. Make that an eight-point lead for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can. Decisive Period in the Second Half A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, after an opening period that was fiercely fought. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage 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 firing a powerful effort past the stationary the goalkeeper. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray bringing down Braga for a penalty that the captain converted. Rodgers appeared frustrated; his problems are mounting. Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition. Celtic's Response Celtic had actually recovered well from Hearts’ rapid start. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, scored 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, scoring a Tierney pass for the equaliser. Stubborn Defence The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at Tynecastle. One cannot overlook the excitement. Full report coming soon.