🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Push 8 Points Clear at the Summit Following Shankland's Penalty Kick Overcomes The Glasgow Giants History wasn't made at their home ground, since it's far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that Hearts possess a real strong chance of ending Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can. Key Moments in the Second Half A crucial three-minute spell were key, after an opening period that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the rest of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis netted the second goal, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the static Kasper Schmeichel. More joy followed in the stands, the Celtic defender upending the Hearts player for a foul that the captain tucked away. Rodgers looked dejected; challenges abound for him. Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition. Celtic's Response Celtic had actually recovered well from Hearts’ rapid start. The defender, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to deal with a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney cutback for level terms. Stubborn Defence 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 Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. “We stand firm” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. One cannot overlook the excitement. Full report will be available.