🔗 Share this article Hearts Move 8 Points Clear at the Summit Following Shankland's Penalty Overcomes The Glasgow Giants History wasn't made at their home ground, as it's far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with strong chance of breaking Scottish football's 40-year title duopoly. Make that an eight-point lead for the maroon side over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. Try to chase them down. Key Moments in the Second Half Three second-half minutes were key, after an opening period that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the stationary Kasper Schmeichel. More joy followed in the stands, Murray bringing down the Hearts player for a spot-kick that Shankland tucked away. Rodgers looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek. Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition. Hoops' Reaction Celtic bounced back from an early setback. Dane Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to confusion when trying to clear a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, scoring a Tierney pull-back for level terms. Solid Backline The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We stand firm” has become the popular anthem at the ground. It's hard to ignore the excitement. Detailed coverage to follow.