🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Extend Eight Points Ahead Clear at Top After Shankland's Penalty Overcomes The Glasgow Giants History wasn't made at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. They now lead by eight points for Hearts over the visitors, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can. Key Moments in the After the Break Three second-half minutes were key, following a tight first half that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how comfortable the remainder of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, moving infield before firing a powerful effort past the motionless Kasper Schmeichel. Delight increased in the stands, Dane Murray fouling the Hearts player for a spot-kick that Shankland slotted home. The Celtic manager looked dejected; his problems are mounting. The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition. Hoops' Reaction The away side responded positively from an early setback. Dane Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to confusion when trying to clear a delivery from Shankland. They gradually fought back into the game, skipper McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney cutback for the equaliser. Stubborn Defence The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the popular anthem at the ground. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz. Full report coming soon.