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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 are at least in with strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. Make that an eight-point lead for Hearts over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. The challenge is now for others.

Turning Point in the Latter Period

Three second-half minutes proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. The striking aspect after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the closing stages of the game was for the Tynecastle team. The Greek winger scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before firing a powerful effort past the static the Celtic keeper. More joy followed in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down Cláudio Braga for a penalty that Shankland slotted home. The Celtic manager looked dejected; challenges abound for him.

Supporters began celebrating after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic.

Hoops' Reaction

Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. The defender, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to confusion when trying to remove a delivery from Shankland. They gradually fought back into the game, skipper McGregor, turning home a Tierney cutback for the equaliser.

Stubborn Defence

The keeper Alexander Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which flicked off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Shin Yamada attempt in the dying moments. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement.

• Full report to follow.