Hearts Extend Eight Points Clear Clear at the Summit Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Defeats The Glasgow Giants

We did not witness at their home ground, with it being far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that Hearts possess a real strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over the visitors, whom they comfortably swatted aside. The challenge is now for others.

Turning Point in the Latter Period

A brief but pivotal phase made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the rest of the game was for the Tynecastle team. The Greek winger netted the second goal, drifting inside before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down Braga for a spot-kick that Shankland tucked away. Rodgers appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him.

Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition.

Hoops' Reaction

The away side responded positively from an early setback. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, scored an own goal due to confusion when trying to remove a delivery from Shankland. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney cutback for level terms.

Solid Backline

The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. The hosts faced little else as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at the ground. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz.

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