🔗 Share this article The Jambos Extend Eight Points Clear Ahead at the Pinnacle Following Shankland's Spot-Kick Overcomes The Hoops A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, with it being far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that Hearts have a genuine strong chance of ending Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for the team over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. Try to chase them down. Key Moments in the Second Half Three second-half minutes made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. The Greek winger scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the stationary the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling Braga for a spot-kick that Shankland tucked away. The Celtic manager cut such a disconsolate figure; he hardly has his troubles to seek. Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition. The Visitors' Fightback Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to deal with a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney pass for level terms. Stubborn Defence The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement. Detailed coverage coming soon.