🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Move 8 Points Clear at the Summit Following Shankland's Penalty Kick Sees Off Celtic We did not witness at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such landmarks. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine credible shot of ending Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. They now lead by eight points for the team over their rivals, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Try to chase them down. Key Moments in the After the Break A brief but pivotal phase were key, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the remainder of the game was for the hosts. The Greek winger doubled the lead, moving infield before thumping a right-footed shot past the static Kasper Schmeichel. Delight increased in the stands, Murray fouling the Hearts player for a spot-kick that the captain tucked away. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; his problems are mounting. Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic. Celtic's Response Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to clear a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney cutback for level terms. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in added time. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz. Full report to follow.