Hearts Move Eight Points Ahead Clear at the Pinnacle After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Overcomes The Glasgow Giants

History wasn't made at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that Hearts have a genuine strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for the team over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can.

Key Moments in the After the Break

A brief but pivotal phase were key, after an opening period that was evenly matched. What was so notable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how stress-free the remainder of the game was for the Tynecastle team. The Greek winger scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before firing a powerful effort past the stationary the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender upending Braga for a penalty that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. The Celtic manager appeared frustrated; his problems are mounting.

The crowd erupted 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, conceded an own goal due to panic when trying to remove a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, turning home a Tierney pull-back for level terms.

Solid Backline

The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the minutes passed. “We stand firm” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz.

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