The Jambos Push Eight Points Clear Clear at the Pinnacle Following 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 achievements. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian possess a real credible shot of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over Celtic, whom they decisively beat. The challenge is now for others.

Key Moments in the After the Break

A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, after an opening period that was evenly matched. The striking aspect after they took a 3-1 lead was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before thumping a right-footed shot past the stationary the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Murray fouling Cláudio Braga for a foul that the captain tucked away. Rodgers looked dejected; his problems are mounting.

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

Hoops' Reaction

Celtic bounced back from an early setback. Murray, who had a difficult day, conceded an own goal due to confusion when trying to clear a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney pull-back for the equaliser.

Solid Backline

The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which touched Tómas Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the ground. It's hard to ignore the excitement.

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