🔗 Share this article The Jambos Move 8 Points Ahead at the Summit After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Overcomes The Glasgow Giants History wasn't made at Tynecastle, since it's far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with credible shot of breaking Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. Try to chase them down. Decisive Period in the Second Half A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, after an opening period that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the hosts. The Greek winger scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the motionless the goalkeeper. Delight increased in the stands, Murray bringing down the Hearts player for a penalty that Lawrence Shankland converted. The Celtic manager appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him. Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition. The Visitors' Fightback Celtic had actually recovered well from Hearts’ rapid start. The defender, who had a difficult day, conceded an own goal due to panic when trying to deal with a Shankland cross. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, scoring a Tierney pull-back for 1-1. Solid Backline The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. They comfortably saw out the game as the minutes passed. “We remain resolute” has become the popular anthem at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement. Full report to follow.