🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Extend Eight Points Clear Ahead at the Pinnacle Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Sees Off The Hoops A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine credible shot of breaking Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. They now lead by eight points for Hearts over their rivals, whom they decisively beat. The challenge is now for others. Key Moments in the After the Break A brief but pivotal phase were key, after an opening period that was fiercely fought. The striking aspect after they took a 3-1 lead was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis netted the second goal, moving infield before blasting a strike past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Murray fouling the Hearts player for a spot-kick that the captain converted. Rodgers appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him. Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic. Hoops' Reaction Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, conceded an own goal due to panic when trying to clear a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, the captain McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney pull-back for level terms. Solid Backline The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin 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. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the ground. It's hard to ignore the buzz. Full report to follow.