🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Extend Eight Points Ahead in Front at Top After Shankland's Spot-Kick Defeats Celtic A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, as it's far too early for such milestones. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine strong chance of breaking Scottish football's 40-year title duopoly. They now lead by eight points for the team over Celtic, whom they decisively beat. The challenge is now for others. Turning Point in the After the Break Three second-half minutes made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the home side. The Greek winger netted the second goal, moving infield before blasting a strike past the stationary the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down Braga for a foul that the captain tucked away. Rodgers looked dejected; his problems are mounting. The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic. Hoops' Reaction Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to haste when trying to remove a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney cutback for the equaliser. Solid Backline The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. The hosts faced little else as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. It's hard to ignore the excitement. Detailed coverage coming soon.