🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Extend 8 Points Clear Clear at the Pinnacle Following Shankland's Penalty Kick Overcomes The Hoops A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, with it being far too early for such achievements. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine credible shot of ending Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can. Turning Point in the Second Half A brief but pivotal phase were key, after an opening period that was contested closely. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis netted the second goal, moving infield before firing a powerful effort past the motionless Kasper Schmeichel. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray upending Braga for a foul that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. Rodgers looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek. Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic. The Visitors' Fightback Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to deal with a delivery from Shankland. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney cutback for level terms. 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 touched Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in added time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement. Complete analysis will be available.