🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Extend Eight Points Ahead Ahead at the Pinnacle After Shankland's Spot-Kick Overcomes The Glasgow Giants A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that Hearts are at least in with credible shot of ending Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over the visitors, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Try to chase them down. Turning Point in the Latter Period A crucial three-minute spell made the difference, following a tight first half that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the rest of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the static Kasper Schmeichel. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray bringing down Braga for a penalty that the captain slotted home. The Celtic manager cut such a disconsolate figure; challenges abound for him. The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic. Celtic's Response Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, conceded an own goal due to panic when trying to remove a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney pull-back for the equaliser. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The keeper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the noise. Detailed coverage will be available.