The Jambos Extend Eight Points in Front at the Pinnacle After Shankland's Penalty Kick Sees Off The Hoops

History wasn't made at their home ground, with it being far too early for such landmarks. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine credible shot of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over Celtic, whom they decisively beat. Try to chase them down.

Key Moments in the Latter Period

Three second-half minutes were key, once the initial exchanges 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 hosts. Kyziridis netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before firing a powerful effort past the motionless the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender upending Cláudio Braga for a foul that Shankland tucked away. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek.

The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic.

Celtic's Response

Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to confusion when trying to remove a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, the captain McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney pull-back for 1-1.

Solid Backline

The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in added time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the noise.

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