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A historic moment didn't occur at their home ground, as it's far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that Heart of Midlothian possess a real serious opportunity of breaking Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. Catch them if you can.

Decisive Period in the Second Half

A brief but pivotal phase made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling the Hearts player for a foul that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. Rodgers looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek.

The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against the opposition.

The Visitors' Fightback

Celtic bounced back from an early setback. The defender, who struggled throughout, conceded an own goal due to confusion when trying to deal with a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, skipper McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney pass for 1-1.

Solid Backline

The keeper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. They comfortably saw out the game as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at Tynecastle. It is becoming increasingly difficult the noise.

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