🔗 Share this article The Jambos Push Eight Points Ahead Ahead at Top Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Defeats The Hoops A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, with it being far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they comfortably swatted aside. The challenge is now for others. Key Moments in the Second Half Three second-half minutes made the difference, after an opening period that was evenly matched. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. Alexandros Kyziridis doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before firing a powerful effort past the motionless the goalkeeper. Delight increased in the stands, Dane Murray upending Braga for a penalty that the captain slotted home. Rodgers appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him. The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic. The Visitors' Fightback Celtic bounced back from an early setback. 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, scoring a Kieran Tierney pass for 1-1. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The keeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. The hosts faced little else as the clock ticked down. “We stand firm” has become the favoured chant at the ground. It's hard to ignore the noise. Complete analysis will be available.