Hearts came from behind to beat Celtic 2-1 in the Scottish Premier League at Tynecastle yesterday, a defeat that left the Hoops four points behind leaders Rangers.

Georgios Samaras put Celtic in front on 21 minutes after Australia's Scott McDonald lost his marker to head a Barry Robson corner off the far post. Greek forward Samaras was quickest to react and shot low into the net from eight yards.

Glenn Loovens, though, let Hearts back into the match. Celtic's Dutch defender failed to chest the ball clear and as the ball fell to Jamie Mole, the striker's heel was clipped from behind by Gary Caldwell.

Caldwell was the last man and, having awarded a penalty, referee Willie Collum had little choice but to show a red card to the Scotland international. Michael Stewart beat Artur Boruc from the spot.

Celtic went close to restoring their lead after the break when Aiden McGeady hit the post and Samaras saw a curling shot go narrowly wide.

Samaras also had a chance when, after McDonald dispossessed Jose Goncalves, he chipped the ball over the crossbar from 16 yards out.

Hearts, seventh in the table, then showed the Glasgow giants how to finish. An excellent run and cross from David Templeton to the back post found Ismael Bouzid, who powered in a header from 10 yards out.

Celtic pressed for an equaliser but Hearts held on for a rare victory.

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