Hearts crashed out of the Europa League however recovered some delight as they held Benfica to a attract Edinburgh.
The Scots have been crushed 6-1 in the first leg final week in Lisbon however put in a much-improved show at house.
Calvin Miller thought he had swept them forward within the second half however a VAR name dominated it out for offside.
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Tomas Magnusson then thumped them into the lead with a magnificence from 25 yards however simply moments later Dodi Lukebakio equalised on the night time.
Hearts, so near successful the title final season, do now advance to the Convention League play-off spherical and the prospect to proceed their European journey.
They tackle Fast Vienna of their subsequent check.
Metropolis rivals Hibs are additionally in these play-offs. They drew 0-0 towards Shkendija to seal a 2-1 win on mixture.
Hearts coach Wouter Vrancken got here up towards a Benfica XI displaying seven adjustments from the primary leg and can take many positives from the show on the night time.
Finally although there was a transparent gulf in school between the perimeters and one other difficult night time for Scottish soccer confirmed that after once more.
Former Aston Villa ahead Jhon Duran was a menace all through and may have put the guests forward earlier than Magnusson’s positive low shot sparked the scoring.
