🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Extend Eight Points Ahead at Top After Shankland's Spot-Kick Defeats The Glasgow Giants A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, since it's far too early for such milestones. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long dominance by two. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over the visitors, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can. Key Moments in the After the Break A crucial three-minute spell were key, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis doubled the lead, 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 foul that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. Rodgers looked dejected; his problems are mounting. The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic. Hoops' Reaction Celtic bounced back from Hearts’ rapid start. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to haste when trying to deal with a Shankland cross. The Hoops worked their way into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, scoring a Tierney pass for 1-1. Solid Backline The keeper Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. One cannot overlook the buzz. Detailed coverage coming soon.