🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Push 8 Points Ahead in Front at the Summit After Shankland's Penalty Overcomes The Hoops History wasn't made at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with serious opportunity of breaking Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. That advantage stands at eight points for Hearts over their rivals, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can. Decisive Period in the After the Break A brief but pivotal phase made the difference, following a tight first half that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. The Greek winger netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless Kasper Schmeichel. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down Cláudio Braga for a penalty that the captain slotted home. Rodgers looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek. Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic. Celtic's Response Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. The defender, who struggled throughout, conceded an own goal due to confusion when trying to clear a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, skipper McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney pass for level terms. Solid Backline The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in added time. The hosts faced little else as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at the ground. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz. Complete analysis coming soon.