🔗 Share this article Hearts Extend Eight Points Ahead Ahead at the Summit After Shankland's Penalty Kick Overcomes Celtic History wasn't made at their home ground, with it being far too early for such achievements. What this match did emphasise is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can. Turning Point in the Second Half Three second-half minutes proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the Tynecastle team. The Greek winger doubled the lead, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the static Kasper Schmeichel. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Dane Murray fouling Braga for a foul that Shankland slotted home. The Celtic manager cut such a disconsolate figure; challenges abound for him. Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition. The Visitors' Fightback The away side responded positively from the hosts' quick opening. Murray, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to confusion when trying to remove a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper McGregor, turning home a Tierney pass for level terms. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. The hosts faced little else as the minutes passed. “We remain resolute” has become the favoured chant at the ground. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz. Full report coming soon.