🔗 Share this article Hearts Extend 8 Points Ahead Clear at the Pinnacle After Shankland's Penalty Overcomes Celtic History wasn't made at their home ground, since it's far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can. Key Moments in the After the Break Three second-half minutes proved decisive, after an opening period that was contested closely. What was so notable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. The Greek winger doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the static the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Murray bringing down the Hearts player for a spot-kick that the captain converted. The Celtic manager cut such a disconsolate figure; he hardly has his troubles to seek. The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition. Hoops' Reaction Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to confusion when trying to deal with a delivery from Shankland. The Hoops worked their way into the game, the captain McGregor, turning home a Tierney pass for level terms. Stubborn Defence The keeper Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the clock ticked down. “We remain resolute” has become the favoured chant at the stadium. It's hard to ignore the noise. Detailed coverage coming soon.