The Tynecastle side Push Eight Points Clear in Front at the Summit Following Shankland's Penalty Sees Off Celtic

A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such milestones. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for the team over the visitors, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Try to chase them down.

Decisive Period in the Latter Period

Three second-half minutes were key, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the closing stages of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the stationary Kasper Schmeichel. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling Cláudio Braga for a foul that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; challenges abound for him.

Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against the opposition.

The Visitors' Fightback

The away side responded positively from the hosts' quick opening. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, scored an own goal due to panic when trying to remove a delivery from Shankland. They gradually fought back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney pass for level terms.

Stubborn Defence

The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. The hosts faced little else as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz.

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