The Jambos Move Eight Points Clear Ahead at the Summit Following Shankland's Spot-Kick Defeats The Glasgow Giants

We did not witness at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian are at least in with credible shot of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year title duopoly. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can.

Decisive Period in the Second Half

A crucial three-minute spell were key, after an opening period that was contested closely. What was so notable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Dane Murray upending Cláudio Braga for a penalty that Shankland converted. Brendan Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; his problems are mounting.

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

Celtic's Response

Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, conceded an own goal due to confusion when trying to deal with a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, leader McGregor, scoring a Tierney pull-back for level terms.

Solid Backline

The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz.

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