🔗 Share this article Hearts Extend 8 Points Ahead in Front at Top Following Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats The Hoops A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, since it's far too early for such landmarks. The encounter underlined is that Hearts have a genuine serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can. Turning Point in the Latter Period A brief but pivotal phase made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the remainder of the game was for the hosts. The Greek winger netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the stationary the goalkeeper. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray upending the Hearts player for a penalty that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; challenges abound for him. Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition. The Visitors' Fightback Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to confusion when trying to deal with a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney cutback for the equaliser. Solid Backline The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in added time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at the ground. One cannot overlook the buzz. Complete analysis will be available.