🔗 Share this article Hearts Extend Eight Points Ahead Clear at the Summit After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Sees Off The Hoops A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such landmarks. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club possess a real credible shot of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. That advantage stands at eight points for Hearts over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others. Key Moments in the Latter Period A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, after an opening period that was contested closely. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the home side. The Greek winger netted the second goal, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the motionless the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down the Hearts player for a spot-kick that Shankland converted. Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; challenges abound for him. The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic. Celtic's Response Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to remove a delivery from Shankland. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, scoring a Tierney pass for the equaliser. Stubborn Defence The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Shin 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's hard to ignore the excitement. Detailed coverage coming soon.