🔗 Share this article Hearts Move 8 Points Clear in Front at the Summit After Shankland's Penalty Kick Sees Off The Hoops A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, with it being far too early for such landmarks. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's 40-year title duopoly. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. Try to chase them down. Key Moments in the After the Break A crucial three-minute spell proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. The Greek winger scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the motionless the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray upending Cláudio Braga for a penalty that the captain tucked away. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; his problems are mounting. The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition. The Visitors' Fightback Celtic had actually recovered well from Hearts’ rapid start. The defender, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to remove a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, leader McGregor, finishing a Tierney pull-back for level terms. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the minutes passed. “We remain resolute” has become the favoured chant at the ground. It's hard to ignore the excitement. Complete analysis will be available.