Hearts FC Held to Draw Against Benfica in Europa League Qualifier
Heart of Midlothian played to a 0-0 draw against Benfica, with the aggregate score ending 1-6. Goalkeeper Beau Reus made several key saves for Hearts.
Key takeaways
- Heart of Midlothian's match against Benfica concluded with a 0-0 scoreline.
- The aggregate result saw Benfica advance with a 6-1 victory.
- Goalkeeper Beau Reus was instrumental in preventing Hearts from conceding goals during the match.

Heart of Midlothian played Benfica to a 0-0 draw in their Europa League qualifier, bringing their aggregate score to 1-6. The match saw goalkeeper Beau Reus make notable saves to keep the opposition from scoring.
Key Facts
- Heart of Midlothian drew 0-0 against Benfica.
- The aggregate score for the tie was 1-6 in favor of Benfica.
- Hearts goalkeeper Beau Reus made several saves, including stopping an initial shot from Jhon Duran which rebounded off the woodwork, and later catching a free header from Benfica's Heorhiy Sudakov.
- Sudakov also narrowly missed connecting with a flick at the back post from Jhon Duran.
- The match took place with Hearts at home, described as being in 'the Gorgie sunshine'.
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