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A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle Park, with it being far too early for such milestones. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for the team over Celtic, whom they decisively beat. The challenge is now for others.

Key Moments in the Latter Period

Three second-half minutes were key, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the hosts. Kyziridis netted the second goal, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the stationary the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down the Hearts player for a spot-kick that Lawrence Shankland slotted home. Rodgers appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek.

Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition.

Hoops' Reaction

Celtic had actually recovered well from Hearts’ rapid start. The defender, who struggled throughout, turned the ball into his own net due to confusion when trying to remove a delivery from Shankland. The Hoops worked their way into the game, leader Callum McGregor, turning home a Tierney cutback for the equaliser.

Solid Backline

The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. They comfortably saw out the game as the minutes passed. “We remain resolute” has become the favoured chant at the stadium. It's hard to ignore the buzz.

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