🔗 Share this article The Jambos Push 8 Points Clear at the Summit After Lawrence Shankland's Spot-Kick Sees Off The Glasgow Giants We did not witness at their home ground, as it's far too early for such landmarks. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with strong chance of ending Scottish football's 40-year title duopoly. They now lead by eight points for Hearts over their rivals, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can. Key Moments in the Latter Period A brief but pivotal phase were key, after an opening period that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. The Greek winger scored Hearts’ second, moving infield before blasting a strike past the static Kasper Schmeichel. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender upending Braga for a penalty that the captain tucked away. Brendan Rodgers appeared frustrated; his problems are mounting. The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition. The Visitors' Fightback Celtic had actually recovered well from Hearts’ rapid start. Dane Murray, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to panic when trying to remove a delivery from Shankland. The Hoops worked their way into the game, leader Callum McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney pull-back for the equaliser. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. They comfortably saw out the game as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at the ground. One cannot overlook the noise. Detailed coverage to follow.