Hearts are set to face Rapid Vienna in the Conference League play-off round, with the first leg taking place at Tynecastle Park. Find out what the teams had to say ahead of the crucial match.
The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as Hearts prepare to take on Rapid Vienna in the Conference League play-off round. With European football on the line, the Scottish side will be looking to make their mark in the first leg at Tynecastle Park.
The match, scheduled for Thursday, August 20 at 7.45pm promises to be a nail-biting affair. Hearts manager Wouter Vrancken and captain Jamie McCart have shared their pre-match thoughts, emphasizing the importance of the game for both the team and the fans.
Match Details and Live Stream Information
The first leg of the Conference League play-off between Hearts and Rapid Vienna will take place at Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh. This match is not scheduled for live television broadcast in the UK, but fans can catch all the action through Hearts TV which will be streaming the match live for £12.99.
For those unable to attend the match, the live stream offers a convenient way to support the team from anywhere in the world. Full details on how to access the stream can be found on the Hearts TV website.
Referee and Officials
Overseeing the proceedings will be Manfredas Lukjančukas from Lithuania, assisted by his countrymen Mangirdas Mirauskas and Aleksandras Stepanovas. The VAR for the match will be Angelos Evangelou of Greece.
Team Insights and Pre-Match Quotes
In the pre-match press conference, Vrancken highlighted the significance of the home advantage. “When you play at home, you try and hope that you can take a lead,” he said. “But it’s still in two legs and it’s still football. So we have to know it’s two legs.”
Vrancken also emphasized the importance of the match for the team and the fans. “It’s our last chance to reach the league phase, so we have to put all in it to try to get there,” he added. McCart echoed these sentiments, stressing the need for confidence and a positive atmosphere.
“I think with any European game you’ve got to go in with confidence because you know you’re playing top opposition,” McCart said. “We want to get the fans right behind us, generate a positive atmosphere and have a positive result to take back to Austria.”
The full pre-match press conferences are available to watch on Hearts TV, providing fans with deeper insights into the team’s preparations and strategies.
For those unable to attend the match, a pay-per-view option is available, allowing fans to join in the excitement from the comfort of their homes.
