The Jambos Extend Eight Points Ahead at the Pinnacle Following Shankland's Spot-Kick Sees Off The Glasgow Giants

We did not witness at their home ground, as it's far too early for such achievements. The encounter underlined is that the Edinburgh club have a genuine strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's 40-year stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they decisively beat. The challenge is now for others.

Key Moments in the Latter Period

A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was evenly matched. What was so notable after they took a 3-1 lead was how comfortable the rest of the game was for the home side. The Greek winger scored Hearts’ second, moving infield before blasting a strike past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Murray upending Cláudio Braga for a spot-kick that Lawrence Shankland slotted home. Brendan Rodgers appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek.

Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) scores to make it 2-1 against Celtic.

Hoops' Reaction

Celtic bounced back from Hearts’ rapid start. Dane Murray, who had a difficult day, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to clear a Shankland cross. They gradually fought back into the game, the captain Callum McGregor, finishing a Tierney pass for 1-1.

Solid Backline

The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, kept out an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. Hearts were otherwise untroubled as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at the stadium. It's hard to ignore the excitement.

• Complete analysis coming soon.