The Jambos Move 8 Points Clear in Front at the Summit Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats Celtic

A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, with it being far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with strong chance of ending Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. Try to chase them down.

Key Moments in the After the Break

A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, after an opening period that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis doubled the lead, moving infield before blasting a strike past the static the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Dane Murray bringing down Braga for a penalty that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. The Celtic manager cut such a disconsolate figure; he hardly has his troubles to seek.

Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition.

Celtic's Response

Celtic bounced back from an early setback. Dane Murray, who struggled throughout, scored an own goal due to confusion when trying to remove a Shankland cross. Celtic edged their way back into the game, leader McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pass for level terms.

Solid Backline

The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We stand firm” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the noise.