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A historic moment didn't occur at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long stranglehold. They now lead by eight points for the team over Celtic, whom they decisively beat. Catch them if you can.

Key Moments in the Latter Period

A crucial three-minute spell proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was contested closely. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how untroubled the rest of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Dane Murray fouling the Hearts player for a spot-kick that the captain slotted home. Brendan Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; his problems are mounting.

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

Hoops' Reaction

The away side responded positively from Hearts’ rapid start. Dane Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, conceded an own goal due to confusion when trying to deal with a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain McGregor, scoring a Tierney pull-back for level terms.

Stubborn Defence

The shot-stopper Alexander Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Yamada attempt in stoppage time. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We remain resolute” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the ground. It is becoming increasingly difficult the excitement.

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