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A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, as it's far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that Heart of Midlothian have a genuine credible shot of ending Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for Hearts over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can.

Turning Point in the After the Break

Three second-half minutes proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how stress-free the remainder of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, moving infield before thumping a right-footed shot past the stationary the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender fouling the Hearts player for a spot-kick that Shankland tucked away. Brendan Rodgers appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him.

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

Celtic's Response

Celtic bounced back from the hosts' quick opening. Murray, who struggled throughout, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to clear a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pass for 1-1.

Stubborn Defence

The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Craig Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the clock ticked down. “We remain resolute” has become the popular anthem at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the excitement.

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