The Tynecastle side Move 8 Points in Front at the Pinnacle After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats The Hoops

History wasn't made at their home ground, as it's far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that Hearts have a genuine strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year title duopoly. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over the visitors, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Try to chase them down.

Turning Point in the After the Break

Three second-half minutes made the difference, after an opening period that was contested closely. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how comfortable the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. The Greek winger scored Hearts’ second, moving infield before firing a powerful effort past the stationary the goalkeeper. Delight increased in the stands, Dane Murray fouling Braga for a penalty that the captain slotted home. The Celtic manager cut such a disconsolate figure; he hardly has his troubles to seek.

Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic.

The Visitors' Fightback

Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who struggled throughout, conceded an own goal due to confusion when trying to clear a delivery from Shankland. The Hoops worked their way into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney pull-back for 1-1.

Solid Backline

The keeper Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at the ground. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement.