The Jambos Move Eight Points in Front at the Summit After Lawrence Shankland's Spot-Kick Sees Off The Glasgow Giants

A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that Hearts possess a real strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. Try to chase them down.

Decisive Period in the Latter Period

Three second-half minutes made the difference, after an opening period that was fiercely fought. What was so notable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Kyziridis netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the motionless Kasper Schmeichel. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Dane Murray bringing down the Hearts player for a foul that Lawrence Shankland converted. Rodgers appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him.

Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition.

Hoops' Reaction

The away side responded positively from an early setback. Murray, who had a difficult day, turned the ball into his own net due to confusion when trying to clear a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney cutback for 1-1.

Hearts' Defensive Resilience

The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which flicked off MagnĂșsson. Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the minutes passed. “We stand firm” has become the favoured chant at the stadium. It's hard to ignore the excitement.

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