🔗 Share this article Hearts Extend 8 Points in Front at the Summit Following Shankland's Penalty Sees Off The Glasgow Giants A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club possess a real serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. The challenge is now for others. Key Moments in the After the Break Three second-half minutes made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. What was so notable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis netted the second goal, drifting inside before firing a powerful effort past the static the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender upending Braga for a penalty that Shankland converted. Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; challenges abound for him. The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition. Hoops' Reaction Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. The defender, 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, turning home a Kieran Tierney cutback for 1-1. Solid Backline The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in added time. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We stand firm” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the excitement. Full report will be available.