Hearts jump over the Austrian barrier - in the main stage of the Conference League

2026-08-26 22:00 © PA

It is clear that the first club to play in the main stage of the Conference League.

After a penalty shootout, Hearts defeated Rapid Vienna and qualified for a European tournament after a long time. In the first match, the result was 1:1, and in the second – 2:2. Two goals were scored during extra time.

Nenad Cvetković's goal in the 119th minute extended the extra time for the Rapid team.

During the penalty shootout, two players from the Vienna team missed their penalties, and the crucial mistake was made by Marco Tilio.

Hearts were on the verge of becoming Scottish champions last season. In this case, the consolation will be the European tournament.