The Jambos Move 8 Points Ahead in Front at the Pinnacle Following Lawrence Shankland's Spot-Kick Sees Off Celtic

We did not witness at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such milestones. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine serious opportunity of breaking Scottish football's four decade-long dominance by two. They now lead by eight points for Hearts over the visitors, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can.

Key Moments in the Second Half

A crucial three-minute spell were key, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. What was so notable after they extended their advantage was how comfortable the remainder of the game was for the hosts. Kyziridis doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before firing a powerful effort past the stationary the Celtic keeper. Soon there was further euphoria in the stands, Murray bringing down Cláudio Braga for a spot-kick that Shankland tucked away. Rodgers appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him.

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

The Visitors' Fightback

The away side responded positively from the hosts' quick opening. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, conceded an own goal due to confusion when trying to remove a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, finishing a Tierney cutback for level terms.

Stubborn Defence

The Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which flicked off Magnússon. Craig Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the favoured chant at the stadium. It's hard to ignore the noise.

• Full report coming soon.