🔗 Share this article Hearts Extend 8 Points in Front at Top After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Sees Off The Glasgow Giants We did not witness at Tynecastle Park, as it's far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that Hearts possess a real credible shot of breaking Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over the visitors, whom they comfortably swatted aside. The challenge is now for others. Key Moments in the Second Half A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. The Greek winger doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Murray upending the Hearts player for a penalty that Lawrence Shankland converted. Rodgers appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him. The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition. Hoops' Reaction The away side responded positively from an early setback. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to clear a Shankland cross. The Hoops worked their way into the game, leader McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney cutback for 1-1. Solid Backline The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the clock ticked down. “We stand firm” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the ground. It's hard to ignore the buzz. Complete analysis coming soon.