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History wasn't made at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such achievements. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club possess a real credible shot of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long dominance by two. They now lead by eight points for the team over Celtic, whom they decisively beat. Try to chase them down.

Turning Point in the Second Half

A crucial three-minute spell were key, following a tight first half that was contested closely. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the home side. Alexandros Kyziridis doubled the lead, moving infield before blasting a strike past the motionless Kasper Schmeichel. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Dane Murray fouling Braga for a penalty that the captain converted. Brendan Rodgers looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek.

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

Celtic's Response

The away side responded positively from an early setback. Murray, who had a difficult day, scored an own goal due to confusion when trying to remove a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, skipper McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney cutback for level terms.

Hearts' Defensive Resilience

The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Craig Halkett stopped a Yamada attempt in added time. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We stand firm” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the excitement.

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