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We did not witness at their home ground, as it's far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that Hearts have a genuine serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over their rivals, whom they easily dispatched. The challenge is now for others.

Key Moments in the Latter Period

Three second-half minutes were key, following a tight first half that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how untroubled the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. The Greek winger netted the second goal, drifting inside before thumping a right-footed shot past the stationary the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray fouling the Hearts player for a foul that Lawrence Shankland converted. Brendan Rodgers appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him.

Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition.

The Visitors' Fightback

Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, conceded an own goal due to haste when trying to clear a delivery from Shankland. They gradually fought back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, scoring a Kieran Tierney pull-back for the equaliser.

Hearts' Defensive Resilience

The keeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at Tynecastle. It's hard to ignore the buzz.

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