The Jambos Push Eight Points Ahead Clear at Top After Lawrence Shankland's Spot-Kick Sees Off The Hoops

History wasn't made at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such achievements. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club possess a real credible shot of breaking Scottish football's long-standing dominance by two. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. The challenge is now for others.

Decisive Period in the After the Break

Three second-half minutes were key, following a tight first half that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the hosts. The Greek winger doubled the lead, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the stationary Kasper Schmeichel. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender upending the Hearts player for a spot-kick that the captain converted. The Celtic manager cut such a disconsolate figure; he hardly has his troubles to seek.

The crowd erupted after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.

The Visitors' Fightback

Celtic bounced back from Hearts’ rapid start. Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to confusion when trying to deal with a Shankland cross. Celtic edged their way back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, finishing a Tierney cutback for level terms.

Stubborn Defence

The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. They comfortably saw out the game as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the noise.

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