🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Extend 8 Points Clear Clear at the Summit Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Sees Off The Glasgow Giants We did not witness at Tynecastle, since it's far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that Hearts possess a real strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over their rivals, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Try to chase them down. Turning Point in the Latter Period A brief but pivotal phase were key, following a tight first half that was contested closely. What was so notable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how comfortable the closing stages of the game was for the home side. The Greek winger doubled the lead, drifting inside before thumping a right-footed shot past the static the goalkeeper. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender upending the Hearts player for a spot-kick that Shankland converted. Brendan Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; his problems are mounting. Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition. Hoops' Reaction The away side responded positively from an early setback. Dane Murray, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to remove a delivery from Shankland. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney pull-back for 1-1. Stubborn Defence The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz. Complete analysis to follow.