🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Extend 8 Points Clear at the Pinnacle Following Shankland's Penalty Kick Sees Off Celtic We did not witness at Tynecastle Park, since it's far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that Hearts possess a real strong chance of ending Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over the visitors, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Try to chase them down. Key Moments in the Latter Period A brief but pivotal phase were key, after an opening period that was fiercely fought. What was so notable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the hosts. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the motionless the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Dane Murray fouling Braga for a foul that Shankland slotted home. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; challenges abound for him. Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic. The Visitors' Fightback Celtic bounced back from an early setback. The defender, who struggled throughout, scored 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 Callum McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney cutback for 1-1. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a 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 is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz. Full report coming soon.