🔗 Share this article The Jambos Push 8 Points Ahead at Top After Shankland's Penalty Defeats The Glasgow Giants History wasn't made at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club possess a real serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over their rivals, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can. Decisive Period in the Latter Period A brief but pivotal phase were key, following a tight first half that was evenly matched. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. The Greek winger netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before firing a powerful effort past the static Kasper Schmeichel. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray fouling Braga for a spot-kick that the captain converted. The Celtic manager looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek. Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition. Celtic's Response The away side responded positively from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to clear a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper McGregor, scoring a Tierney cutback for the equaliser. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the excitement. Full report to follow.