The Jambos Move 8 Points Clear Ahead at the Pinnacle After Shankland's Penalty Overcomes The Glasgow Giants

History wasn't made at their home ground, as it's far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for Hearts over Celtic, whom they easily dispatched. Try to chase them down.

Key Moments in the Latter Period

A crucial three-minute spell were key, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the Tynecastle team. The Greek winger scored Hearts’ second, moving infield before thumping a right-footed shot past the stationary the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down Cláudio Braga for a penalty that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. The Celtic manager looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek.

Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic.

Celtic's Response

Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to clear a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, skipper McGregor, scoring a Tierney cutback for level terms.

Stubborn Defence

The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz.

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