Hearts Push 8 Points Clear Clear at Top Following Shankland's Penalty Defeats The Glasgow Giants

A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, since it's far too early for such achievements. What this match did emphasise is that Heart of Midlothian possess a real serious opportunity of breaking Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over the visitors, whom they comfortably swatted aside. The challenge is now for others.

Key Moments in the Second Half

A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, after an opening period that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. Alexandros Kyziridis netted the second goal, moving infield before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless Kasper Schmeichel. More joy followed in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling Cláudio Braga for a foul that Shankland tucked away. The Celtic manager cut such a disconsolate figure; challenges abound for him.

Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.

The Visitors' Fightback

Celtic bounced back from an early setback. Murray, who had a difficult day, turned the ball into his own net due to confusion when trying to clear a Shankland cross. The Hoops worked their way into the game, leader Callum McGregor, turning home a Tierney cutback for 1-1.

Hearts' Defensive Resilience

The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game as the minutes passed. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the ground. It's hard to ignore the buzz.

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