The Jambos Move 8 Points Clear at the Summit Following Lawrence Shankland's Spot-Kick Sees Off The Glasgow Giants

History wasn't made at their home ground, as it's far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine credible shot of ending Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over Celtic, whom they easily dispatched. Try to chase them down.

Decisive Period in the After the Break

A crucial three-minute spell were key, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how comfortable the remainder of the game was for the hosts. Kyziridis doubled the lead, moving infield before thumping a right-footed shot past the stationary Kasper Schmeichel. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray upending Braga for a foul that Shankland converted. The Celtic manager appeared frustrated; his problems are mounting.

The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition.

The Visitors' Fightback

Celtic bounced back from Hearts’ rapid start. Murray, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to deal with a delivery from Shankland. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, scoring a Tierney pull-back for level terms.

Hearts' Defensive Resilience

The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We stand firm” has become the favoured chant at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement.

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