The Jambos Move Eight Points Ahead Clear at the Summit After Shankland's Spot-Kick Overcomes The Glasgow Giants

History wasn't made at their home ground, since it's far too early for such milestones. What this match did emphasise is that Hearts have a genuine strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Try to chase them down.

Turning Point in the Latter Period

Three second-half minutes made the difference, after an opening period that was contested closely. What was so notable after they extended their advantage was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the hosts. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before blasting a strike past the stationary the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, the Celtic defender upending the Hearts player for a penalty that the captain converted. Brendan Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; his problems are mounting.

The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic.

Hoops' Reaction

Celtic had actually recovered well from the hosts' quick opening. Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to confusion when trying to remove a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, turning home a Tierney cutback for level terms.

Solid Backline

The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the buzz.

• Complete analysis to follow.