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Ten-man Hearts stun Rapid Vienna in shootout to reach Conference League
Playoff second leg: Rapid 2-2 Hearts (aet, 3-4 on pens)
TL;DR
- Hearts defeated Rapid Vienna 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the playoff second leg.
- Despite Tomas Magnusson receiving a red card in the 75th minute, Hearts managed to equalize and then take the lead in extra time.
- Beau Reus was instrumental, saving two penalties in the shootout to secure the victory.
- This win guarantees Hearts a place in the Conference League proper for the third time in five seasons.
- The match was hard-fought, with both teams scoring late goals to force penalties.