The Jambos Push Eight Points Ahead in Front at the Summit After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Overcomes Celtic

A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, with it being far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with credible shot of breaking Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over their rivals, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can.

Decisive Period in the Latter Period

A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, after an opening period that was evenly matched. What was so notable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the hosts. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before firing a powerful effort past the stationary Kasper Schmeichel. Delight increased in the stands, Murray bringing down the Hearts player for a foul that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; challenges abound for him.

Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic.

Hoops' Reaction

The away side responded positively from Hearts’ rapid start. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, scored an own goal due to haste when trying to clear a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper McGregor, finishing a Tierney cutback for level terms.

Stubborn Defence

The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the popular anthem at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement.

• Complete analysis to follow.