š Share this article The Tynecastle side Extend Eight Points Clear Clear at the Summit Following Shankland's Penalty Sees Off The Glasgow Giants We did not witness at their home ground, since it's far too early for such achievements. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with credible shot of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. They now lead by eight points for Hearts over the visitors, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others. Turning Point in the After the Break A crucial three-minute spell made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. 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, the Celtic defender fouling ClĆ”udio Braga for a foul that Shankland converted. The Celtic manager appeared frustrated; his problems are mounting. Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition. The Visitors' Fightback Celtic bounced back from Heartsā rapid start. The defender, who had a difficult day, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to deal with a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, turning home a Tierney pass for the equaliser. Hearts' Defensive Resilience The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which flicked off TĆ³mas MagnĆŗsson. Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. āWe remain resoluteā has become the favoured chant at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement. Full report to follow.