The Jambos Move 8 Points Ahead at the Summit Following Shankland's Penalty Kick Sees Off The Glasgow Giants

History wasn't made at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine strong chance of ending Scottish football's long-standing title duopoly. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. The challenge is now for others.

Turning Point in the Second Half

Three second-half minutes made the difference, after an opening period that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the hosts. Kyziridis netted the second goal, moving infield before thumping a right-footed shot past the stationary Kasper Schmeichel. Delight increased in the stands, Dane Murray bringing down Braga for a foul that the captain converted. Rodgers appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek.

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

Celtic's Response

Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to remove a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, leader McGregor, turning home a Tierney pass for level terms.

Solid Backline

The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which touched MagnĂșsson. Craig Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. They comfortably saw out the game as the minutes passed. “We stand firm” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the ground. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement.

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