đ Share this article The Jambos Move 8 Points Ahead in Front at the Summit After Shankland's Penalty Kick Overcomes Celtic A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, as it's far too early for such achievements. This game highlighted is that Hearts possess a real serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can. Key Moments in the Second Half A crucial three-minute spell were key, following a tight first half that was contested closely. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how comfortable the remainder of the game was for the hosts. Kyziridis doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless Kasper Schmeichel. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling ClĂĄudio Braga for a spot-kick that Shankland converted. Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; he hardly has his troubles to seek. The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic. Celtic's Response The away side responded positively from Heartsâ rapid start. The defender, who had a difficult day, conceded an own goal due to panic 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 level terms. Stubborn Defence The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which flicked off TĂłmas MagnĂșsson. Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. âWe remain resoluteâ has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement. Full report will be available.