🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Extend Eight Points Ahead Clear at the Summit Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Overcomes Celtic We did not witness at their home ground, since it's far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that Hearts have a genuine serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. That advantage stands at eight points for Hearts over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can. Turning Point in the After the Break Three second-half minutes proved decisive, after an opening period that was evenly matched. What was so notable after they extended their advantage was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the home side. The Greek winger netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before firing a powerful effort past the stationary Kasper Schmeichel. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Dane Murray bringing down Braga for a foul that Lawrence Shankland converted. Rodgers looked dejected; challenges abound for him. Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition. Celtic's Response The away side responded positively from Hearts’ rapid start. The defender, who struggled throughout, scored an own goal due to panic when trying to deal with a delivery from Shankland. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pull-back for the equaliser. Stubborn Defence The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the noise. Full report to follow.