đ Share this article Hearts Push 8 Points Ahead in Front at the Pinnacle Following Shankland's Spot-Kick Sees Off The Glasgow Giants A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, as it's far too early for such milestones. What this match did emphasise is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can. Turning Point in the Latter Period A crucial three-minute spell made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Heartsâ second, moving infield before firing a powerful effort past the static the goalkeeper. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender upending ClĂĄudio Braga for a spot-kick that Shankland converted. Rodgers appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him. Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition. Celtic's Response Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who had a difficult day, scored an own goal due to haste when trying to remove a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, the captain McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney pull-back for 1-1. Solid Backline The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which flicked off MagnĂșsson. Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the minutes passed. âWe remain resoluteâ has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. One cannot overlook the noise. Full report to follow.