The Jambos Extend Eight Points in Front at the Summit Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats Celtic

We did not witness at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian possess a real serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for Hearts over Celtic, whom they decisively beat. The challenge is now for others.

Key Moments in the After the Break

Three second-half minutes were key, after an opening period that was fiercely fought. What was so notable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis doubled the lead, moving infield before firing a powerful effort past the stationary Kasper Schmeichel. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender upending Braga for a spot-kick that the captain slotted home. Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; he hardly has his troubles to seek.

Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition.

Celtic's Response

Celtic had actually recovered well from Hearts’ rapid start. The defender, who had a difficult day, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to remove a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney cutback for 1-1.

Hearts' Defensive Resilience

The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at the ground. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement.

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