The Jambos Move 8 Points Clear Ahead at the Pinnacle Following Lawrence Shankland's Spot-Kick Defeats The Glasgow Giants

History wasn't made at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such achievements. What this match did emphasise is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with strong chance of breaking Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others.

Key Moments in the After the Break

Three second-half minutes were key, following a tight first half that was fiercely fought. The striking aspect after they took a 3-1 lead was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the hosts. The Greek winger doubled the lead, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the stationary the goalkeeper. Delight increased in the stands, Murray bringing down the Hearts player for a penalty that Shankland tucked away. Rodgers looked dejected; challenges abound for him.

Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic.

Hoops' Reaction

Celtic bounced back from Hearts’ rapid start. Murray, who struggled throughout, conceded an own goal due to panic when trying to deal with a delivery from Shankland. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney cutback for the equaliser.

Solid Backline

The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at the ground. It's hard to ignore the noise.

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