🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Move 8 Points Ahead in Front at the Pinnacle After Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats Celtic We did not witness at Tynecastle Park, since it's far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine credible shot of ending Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others. Turning Point in the Second Half A brief but pivotal phase were key, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how stress-free the remainder of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before thumping a right-footed shot past the static the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Murray fouling the Hearts player for a penalty that Lawrence Shankland converted. Rodgers appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek. The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition. Celtic's Response Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who had a difficult day, turned the ball into his own net due to confusion when trying to remove a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, the captain McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pass for the equaliser. Stubborn Defence The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at the ground. It's hard to ignore the excitement. Complete analysis to follow.