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We did not witness at Tynecastle Park, as it's far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club possess a real strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long dominance by two. They now lead by eight points for the maroon side over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. The challenge is now for others.

Turning Point in the Second Half

A brief but pivotal phase made the difference, following a tight first half that was contested closely. The striking aspect after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the rest of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis netted the second goal, moving infield before thumping a right-footed shot past the static the goalkeeper. More joy followed in the stands, Dane Murray fouling the Hearts player for a foul that the captain converted. Rodgers appeared frustrated; challenges abound for him.

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

Celtic's Response

The away side responded positively from Hearts’ rapid start. Dane Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, scored an own goal due to panic when trying to deal with a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, turning home a Tierney pull-back for level terms.

Solid Backline

The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, parried an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Halkett stopped a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. They comfortably saw out the game as the clock ticked down. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the ground. It's hard to ignore the excitement.

• Full report coming soon.