The Jambos Move Eight Points Clear in Front at the Summit Following Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Defeats The Hoops

A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, since it's far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that Hearts have a genuine credible shot of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing title duopoly. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. The challenge is now for others.

Key Moments in the After the Break

A brief but pivotal phase made the difference, following a tight first half that was contested closely. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how stress-free the remainder of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis netted the second goal, moving infield before firing a powerful effort past the static the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Murray bringing down Braga for a spot-kick that the captain slotted home. The Celtic manager cut such a disconsolate figure; his problems are mounting.

Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition.

Hoops' Reaction

Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to deal with a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney cutback for 1-1.

Hearts' Defensive Resilience

The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. They comfortably saw out the game as the clock ticked down. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the ground. It's hard to ignore the excitement.

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