🔗 Share this article Hearts Extend 8 Points Ahead in Front at Top After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Defeats The Hoops We did not witness at their home ground, since it's far too early for such achievements. What this match did emphasise is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for the team over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can. Key Moments in the Latter Period A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, after an opening period that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the home side. The Greek winger netted the second goal, drifting inside before thumping a right-footed shot past the static the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Murray upending the Hearts player for a penalty that the captain tucked away. Rodgers appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him. Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic. The Visitors' Fightback Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to panic when trying to deal with a delivery from Shankland. The Hoops worked their way into the game, the captain McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pull-back for 1-1. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the popular anthem at the ground. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement. Detailed coverage coming soon.