🔗 Share this article Hearts Move 8 Points Ahead at Top After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Overcomes The Glasgow Giants A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, since it's far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. Try to chase them down. Turning Point in the Second Half A crucial three-minute spell proved decisive, following a tight first half that was contested closely. What was so notable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the home side. The Greek winger scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before firing a powerful effort past the static the goalkeeper. Delight increased in the stands, Dane Murray fouling the Hearts player for a penalty that Lawrence Shankland slotted home. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; his problems are mounting. The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition. The Visitors' Fightback The away side responded positively from Hearts’ rapid start. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to panic when trying to deal with a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, skipper McGregor, turning home a Tierney pass for 1-1. Solid Backline The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the minutes passed. “We stand firm” has become the popular anthem at the ground. It's hard to ignore the noise. Detailed coverage coming soon.