Marco Tilio's missed penalty seals Hearts' shootout win over Rapid Vienna

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Marco Tilio's missed penalty seals Hearts' shootout win over Rapid Vienna
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Hearts eliminated Rapid Vienna from the UEFA Conference League following a dramatic penalty shootout on August 27, 2026. The tie ended 4-4 on aggregate, leading to the shootout where Hearts goalkeeper Beau Reus saved Marco Tilio's fifth penalty kick. Tilio, a former Celtic player, faced the decisive moment after a match in which he had a key role. Rapid's strategy for the penalty order was based on players' performances in training and was defended by manager Johannes Hoff Thorup. Tilio's miss marked a disappointing end to a European campaign for him.

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  • Hearts win 4-3 on penalties after a 4-4 aggregate tie.
  • Beau Reus saves Marco Tilio's penalty for Rapid.
  • Tilio played his first significant European match since leaving Celtic.
  • Penalty order determined by Rapid's coaching staff.
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  • 7:35 AMYahoo SportsEx-Celtic winger Marco Tilio at centre of dramatic Hearts shootout victory
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Former Celtic winger Marco Tilio was left to suffer the decisive penalty heartbreak as Hearts dumped Rapid Vienna out of Europe on Thursday night.The Australian stepped forward to take Rapid’s fifth...

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