🔗 Share this article Hearts Move Eight Points Clear Ahead at Top Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Sees Off The Glasgow Giants We did not witness at their home ground, as it's far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. They now lead by eight points for Hearts over their rivals, whom they decisively beat. Try to chase them down. Decisive Period in the Second Half Three second-half minutes made the difference, after an opening period that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. Alexandros Kyziridis netted the second goal, drifting inside before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Murray upending Braga for a penalty that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. The Celtic manager appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him. The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition. Hoops' Reaction Celtic bounced back from Hearts’ rapid start. Dane Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to remove a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, leader McGregor, finishing a Tierney pass for 1-1. Stubborn Defence The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the clock ticked down. “We stand firm” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the ground. One cannot overlook the noise. Complete analysis to follow.