🔗 Share this article The Jambos Extend Eight Points Clear in Front at Top Following Shankland's Penalty Overcomes Celtic A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with credible shot of breaking Scottish football's four decade-long dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can. Key Moments in the Latter Period Three second-half minutes were key, after an opening period that was contested closely. The striking aspect after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the home side. The Greek winger doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before firing a powerful effort past the motionless the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down the Hearts player for a foul that Shankland tucked away. Rodgers appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek. Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic. Hoops' Reaction Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to deal with a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, the captain McGregor, turning home a Tierney pull-back for the equaliser. Stubborn Defence The keeper Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We stand firm” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. One cannot overlook the excitement. Detailed coverage coming soon.