The Tynecastle side Extend 8 Points Clear Clear at Top Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Sees Off The Hoops

A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that Hearts are at least in with strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. The challenge is now for others.

Key Moments in the Latter Period

A crucial three-minute spell proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before firing a powerful effort past the motionless Kasper Schmeichel. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender upending Cláudio Braga for a penalty that the captain slotted home. The Celtic manager cut such a disconsolate figure; his problems are mounting.

Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition.

Celtic's Response

The away side responded positively from an early setback. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to clear a Shankland cross. The Hoops worked their way into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney pass for 1-1.

Solid Backline

The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game as the minutes passed. “We stand firm” has become the favoured chant at the ground. One cannot overlook the excitement.

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