Hearts UEFA Cup Run 88/89

Hearts Cup Run

St Patricks Athletic
Austria Vienna
Velez Mostar
Bayern Munich


THERE is nothing quite like a midweek European tie. This truth was reaffirmed before 26,294 customers, who had been willing to pay inflated prices of #10 and #20, at Tynecastle as Hearts edged a small step closer to the impossible -- a UEFA Cup semi-final place. None of the fans asked for refunds.

Iain Ferguson's long-range shot 10 minutes after the interval was stunning in its power and was the difference between two sides of contrasting styles. One started out willing to play the ball with swift, telling touches, while the other appeared determined to barge their way towards glory.

A single goal may not be enough to guarantee safe passage for Hearts in the return leg, but let us not dwell over negative thoughts. Hearts gave their all.