Hearts qualify for Conference League after penalty shootout win
BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 8:25 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Hearts secured their place in the UEFA Conference League by defeating Rapid Vienna in a penalty shootout on August 26, 2026. The match featured intense drama, culminating in the penalties after a tightly contested game. This victory allows Hearts to advance in the league, aiming for further success in European competitions. The reaction was covered in the latest episode of the Sportsound podcast, featuring insights from analysts David Currie, Thomas Duncan, Allan Preston, and Ryan Stevenson.
- •Hearts beat Rapid Vienna on penalties
- •Match took place on August 26, 2026
- •Hearts qualify for the UEFA Conference League
- •Podcast features analysis from David Currie and others
- •Dramatic evening of football reported
- 8:25 PMBBC Football — Podcast: Sportsound reaction as Hearts win dramatic Conference League tie
"Hearts are through to the Uefa Conference League after beating Rapid Vienna on penalties.
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