Hearts Move Eight Points in Front at Top Following Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats The Hoops

History wasn't made at their home ground, as it's far too early for such landmarks. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing title duopoly. They now lead by eight points for the team over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. Try to chase them down.

Key Moments in the After the Break

A crucial three-minute spell were key, after an opening period that was contested closely. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. The Greek winger scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before firing a powerful effort past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Murray upending the Hearts player for a spot-kick that Shankland slotted home. Brendan Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; challenges abound for him.

Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition.

The Visitors' Fightback

The away side responded positively from an early setback. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to panic when trying to clear a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney cutback for level terms.

Stubborn Defence

The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the noise.