Hearts secure place in Conference League after penalty shootout win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 9:33 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Hearts advanced to the Conference League following a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Rapid Vienna in Austria on August 26. The match ended in a 4-4 aggregate draw, leading to penalties where Hearts triumphed. Fans celebrated a remarkable second-half performance, especially praising Calvin Miller's contributions. The result is hailed as one of the most significant in Hearts' European history and is seen as a turning point for Scottish football.
- •Hearts defeated Rapid Vienna on penalties after a 4-4 aggregate draw.
- •The match took place in Austria on August 26.
- •Fans highlighted a strong second-half display and praised Calvin Miller.
- •The victory is viewed as a historic achievement for Hearts.
- •Hearts will participate in the Conference League phase draw.
- 9:33 AMYahoo Sports — 'What a night' - fans revel in famous European win
"The second-half performance deserved the result and a special mention to Calvin Miller, absolute warrior. Timi: The magnitude of this victory should be a kick up the backside to other teams in Scottish football to prove that it can be done. With - arguably - nine men against a solid Rapid team and shocking referee we took Scottish football under our wing and delivered one of the most impressive results for some time!
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