đ Share this article Hearts Move Eight Points Clear at Top Following Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats The Glasgow Giants A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, since it's far too early for such milestones. What this match did emphasise is that Hearts are at least in with strong chance of ending Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for Hearts over Celtic, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others. Decisive Period in the Latter Period Three second-half minutes proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the hosts. Alexandros Kyziridis doubled the lead, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the motionless Kasper Schmeichel. More joy followed in the stands, Murray upending the Hearts player for a spot-kick that Lawrence Shankland slotted home. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; challenges abound for him. The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic. Hoops' Reaction The away side responded positively from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who struggled throughout, scored an own goal due to confusion when trying to deal with a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, finishing a Tierney cutback for the equaliser. Stubborn Defence The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which flicked off MagnĂșsson. Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. âWe shall not be movedâ has become the popular anthem at the ground. One cannot overlook the buzz. Detailed coverage will be available.