History wasn't made at their home ground, with it being far too early for such milestones. What this match did emphasise is that Hearts possess a real strong chance of breaking Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can.
A crucial three-minute spell proved decisive, after an opening period that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the hosts. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the static the goalkeeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down Cláudio Braga for a penalty that Lawrence Shankland tucked away. Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic.
The away side responded positively from Hearts’ rapid start. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to clear a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney pull-back for level terms.
The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which touched Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the minutes passed. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the ground. It is becoming increasingly difficult the buzz.
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