🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Move Eight Points Ahead in Front at the Summit After Shankland's Spot-Kick Sees Off The Glasgow Giants We did not witness at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with credible shot of breaking Scottish football's 40-year title duopoly. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they decisively beat. Try to chase them down. Turning Point in the After the Break A crucial three-minute spell proved decisive, after an opening period that was fiercely fought. The striking aspect after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. The Greek winger netted the second goal, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the motionless the goalkeeper. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray bringing down Braga for a foul that Shankland slotted home. Brendan Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; challenges abound for him. The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition. Hoops' Reaction Celtic had actually recovered well from Hearts’ rapid start. The defender, who struggled throughout, conceded an own goal due to panic when trying to clear a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, the captain McGregor, finishing a Tierney pass for 1-1. Solid Backline The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game as the clock ticked down. “We remain resolute” has become the popular anthem at the ground. It's hard to ignore the noise. Detailed coverage to follow.