🔗 Share this article The Jambos Extend Eight Points Ahead Clear at Top Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats Celtic History wasn't made at their home ground, with it being far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year title duopoly. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can. Decisive Period in the Latter Period A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. The striking aspect 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, moving infield before thumping a right-footed shot past the static Kasper Schmeichel. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Dane Murray upending the Hearts player for a foul that the captain slotted home. The Celtic manager appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek. Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition. Celtic's Response Celtic bounced back from an early setback. Murray, who had a difficult day, conceded an own goal due to confusion when trying to clear a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, the captain McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney pass for the equaliser. Stubborn Defence The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. “We stand firm” has become the popular anthem at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the buzz. Full report coming soon.