🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Push Eight Points Clear Clear at the Pinnacle After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Overcomes Celtic We did not witness at Tynecastle, since it's far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine strong chance of ending Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for Hearts over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. The challenge is now for others. Turning Point in the After the Break Three second-half minutes proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the remainder of the game was for the hosts. Alexandros Kyziridis netted the second goal, moving infield before firing a powerful effort past the static the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray fouling Braga for a spot-kick that the captain tucked away. Brendan 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 the opposition. The Visitors' Fightback Celtic bounced back from an early setback. Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to panic when trying to remove a delivery from Shankland. The Hoops worked their way into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pull-back for level terms. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the minutes passed. “We stand firm” has become the popular anthem at the stadium. One cannot overlook the excitement. Detailed coverage to follow.