🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Extend Eight Points Clear in Front at the Pinnacle Following Shankland's Penalty Sees Off The Hoops We did not witness at Tynecastle Park, as it's far too early for such achievements. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine serious opportunity of breaking Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. They now lead by eight points for Hearts over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. Try to chase them down. Decisive Period in the Second Half A crucial three-minute spell made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how comfortable the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. Alexandros Kyziridis netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the static Kasper Schmeichel. Delight increased in the stands, Murray fouling the Hearts player for a foul that the captain converted. Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; his problems are mounting. The crowd erupted 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 struggled throughout, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to clear a Shankland cross. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pull-back for 1-1. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the favoured chant at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz. Detailed coverage will be available.