Hearts Extend 8 Points in Front at the Summit After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Overcomes The Glasgow Giants

We did not witness at their home ground, as it's far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club possess a real strong chance of breaking Scottish football's 40-year title duopoly. They now lead by eight points for Hearts over the visitors, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can.

Decisive Period in the Second Half

A crucial three-minute spell proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the static the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Murray fouling the Hearts player for a foul that Lawrence Shankland converted. Rodgers looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek.

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

The Visitors' Fightback

The away side responded positively from the hosts' quick opening. Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to confusion when trying to deal with a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, finishing a Tierney pull-back for level terms.

Stubborn Defence

The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game as the clock ticked down. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement.

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