🔗 Share this article Hearts Push 8 Points Clear in Front at the Pinnacle After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Overcomes Celtic History wasn't made at their home ground, since it's far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian possess a real strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing title duopoly. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others. Decisive Period in the Latter Period A brief but pivotal phase made the difference, after an opening period 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 netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the static the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down the Hearts player for a penalty that Shankland tucked away. 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 Celtic. The Visitors' Fightback The away side responded positively from an early setback. Murray, who had a difficult day, turned the ball into his own net due to confusion when trying to remove a Shankland cross. Celtic edged their way back into the game, the captain McGregor, turning home a Tierney cutback for 1-1. Solid Backline The keeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at the ground. One cannot overlook the noise. Complete analysis to follow.