Rangers served notice they could be the team to beat at this years Tennents Sixes after putting Celtic to the sword in a statement performance at the tournament, while Hearts fans got another reminder of just why they love Rudi Skacel.
The indoor six-a-side competition, a staple of Scottish football that brings together the top clubs in a fast and furious format, delivered plenty of drama and talking points as the Old Firm rivals clashed early on.
Rangers were simply ruthless against Celtic, running out convincing winners in a result that will have given the Ibrox dressing room a serious confidence boost. The gulf between the sides on the day was hard to ignore, and if Rangers carry that kind of form into the knockout stages, they will take some stopping.
But the story of the day arguably belonged to a man who has no right to be performing the way he is at 36 years old. The veteran forward bagged an incredible five goals in a single match, the kind of return that would make players half his age jealous. It was a masterclass in movement, finishing and sheer footballing intelligence from someone who clearly has not read the script about slowing down with age.
For Hearts supporters though, the name on everyones lips was Rudi Skacel. The Czech midfielder, a genuine cult hero at Tynecastle, once again found a way to hurt Hibernian. There is something almost poetic about the way Skacel performs against the Edinburgh rivals, and this was another chapter in a story that Jambos fans will be retelling for years.
Skacel has always had a flair for the big occasion when it comes to Hearts versus Hibs encounters, and the Tennents Sixes gave him yet another stage to remind everyone exactly what he means to the club and its supporters. The reaction from the Hearts end every time he got on the ball told its own story.
The Tennents Sixes has always been a bit of a different beast compared to the regular season. The small-sided format, the quick turnovers and the indoor setting strips the game back to basics and rewards technical players who can think fast and move faster. It also has a habit of throwing up surprises and giving fans a chance to see their heroes in a more intimate, high-energy setting.
For Celtic, the loss to Rangers will sting, even in a competition like this. Old Firm results have a habit of mattering regardless of the context, and the manner of the defeat will give Rangers supporters plenty to shout about.
The tournament is still very much up for grabs, but on this evidence Rangers look sharp, clinical and well organised. If they can maintain that level of performance, the other clubs will need to be at their very best to knock them off.
Hearts meanwhile will be buoyed by Skacel continuing to deliver, and the feel-good factor around the Jambos camp looked strong. Whether that translates into a deep run in the competition remains to be seen, but nobody will be looking forward to facing them while Skacel is in this kind of mood.
The Tennents Sixes continues to deliver exactly what Scottish football fans want from it, fast action, goals, local rivalries and the occasional moment of individual brilliance that gets everyone on their feet.