The Tynecastle side Push Eight Points Clear in Front at Top After Lawrence Shankland's Penalty Kick Sees Off The Glasgow Giants

A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, since it's far too early for such milestones. What this match did emphasise is that Hearts are at least in with serious opportunity of breaking Scottish football's 40-year title duopoly. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can.

Key Moments in the Latter Period

A crucial three-minute spell were key, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the static the goalkeeper. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray upending Braga for a spot-kick that Shankland converted. Brendan Rodgers appeared frustrated; his problems are mounting.

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

Celtic's Response

Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who struggled throughout, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to deal with a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper Callum McGregor, finishing a Tierney pull-back for level terms.

Stubborn Defence

The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in added 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. One cannot overlook the buzz.

• Complete analysis to follow.