š Share this article The Tynecastle side Move 8 Points Ahead Ahead at Top After Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats The Hoops A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such achievements. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club possess a real strong chance of breaking Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they comfortably swatted aside. The challenge is now for others. Decisive Period in the Latter Period A crucial three-minute spell proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis doubled the lead, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the stationary the goalkeeper. Delight increased in the stands, Murray bringing down the Hearts player for a foul that the captain slotted home. The Celtic manager appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek. Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition. The Visitors' Fightback The away side responded positively from Heartsā rapid start. Dane Murray, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to remove a Shankland cross. The Hoops worked their way into the game, leader Callum McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney cutback for level terms. Stubborn Defence The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which deflected off MagnĆŗsson. Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. They comfortably saw out the game as the clock ticked down. āWe remain resoluteā has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz. Complete analysis coming soon.