🔗 Share this article The Tynecastle side Push Eight Points Clear Ahead at Top After Shankland's Penalty Kick Sees Off The Hoops We did not witness at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such milestones. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club possess a real credible shot of ending Scottish football's 40-year dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over their rivals, whom they decisively beat. The challenge is now for others. Key Moments in the Second Half Three second-half minutes were key, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. What was so notable after they extended their advantage was how comfortable the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis netted the second goal, drifting inside before firing a powerful effort past the motionless the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray fouling Cláudio Braga for a foul that the captain slotted home. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek. Fans start to rejoice 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 had a difficult day, scored an own goal due to haste when trying to remove a ball into the box. They gradually fought back into the game, leader McGregor, turning home a Tierney pull-back for the equaliser. Solid Backline The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. They comfortably saw out the game as the minutes passed. “We stand firm” has become the popular anthem at the ground. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz. Detailed coverage will be available.