Hearts vs FC Zurich

BBC Scotland apologised to viewers for the loss of coverage during a rare Europa League qualifier for Hearts. Unfortunately by the time the game reappeared ...

The BBC was able to resurrect their coverage around the 85th minute but sadly Hearts fell behind to an FC Zurich goal scored by Fabian Rohner in the 80th minute. They are playing birdsong to soothe the fans.” We hope to have it sorted soon.” However the Jambos had their work cut out after going down to ten men following what appeared to be a shameless dive from Jorge Grant. Coverage cut out shortly after the 70th minute with the tie evenly poised. [breaking news](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/) to the latest on the [coronavirus](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/all-about/coronavirus) crisis in Scotland, we'll have you covered. They said: “Folks, we apologise for the Hearts TV feed going down but the host broadcaster is experiencing technical issues. They added: “BBC feed of Hearts down in Scotland. They added: “The calming sounds of nature as hearts lose out on seven million. Reacting to the loss of pictures, one Twitter user wrote: “BBC Scotland has gone down during one of the biggest games in years for Hearts FC. Nonetheless, viewers from across the capital reacted in disbelief as the feed continued to be down well into the closing stages of the match. [BBC Scotland](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/all-about/bbc) feed for the important [Hearts](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/all-about/heart-of-midlothian-fc) vs FC Zurich Europa League qualification second leg has cut out on fans.

Tugging on the parachute chord, Hearts dropped into the Europa Conference League after an exasperating defeat by FC Zurich at Tynecastle Park.

Gnonto stung Gordon’s palms for the first time in the match on 66 minutes. Belgian referee Lawrence Visser issued a second caution having booked the player for a late challenge in the first half. Hearts’ dominance at that juncture needed a killer end product and the reward of a goal with Zurich forced to retreat deep into their own territory for long spells. His sliding interception moments from half-time was the catalyst for Hearts’ best opening of the first period. The Australian touched a clearance out right to Forrest, whose cross found Boyce, but his downward header from six yards was off-target. His first-leg goal secured the 2-1 advantage Zurich were so desperate to safeguard in this return leg. [Craig Gordon](/topic/craig-gordon) was struck by a missile from the away section during the second half in an incident sure to make the report of UEFA delegate Robert Agnarsson. The decibel level reached eardrum-piercing levels as the teams emerged and from kick-off Hearts displayed a passing intent. Zurich quickly began controlling possession with more fluidity and Rohner was clinical when the chance to strike arrived late on. Several hundred Swiss supporters congregated in Edinburgh’s Grassmarket in the afternoon and weren’t shy in making their presence known. Leading 2-1 from the first leg in St Gallen, Zurich waited patiently for an opportunity and substitute Fabian Rohner earned them a 3-1 aggregate advantage with ten minutes left. Yet make no mistake, the Europa League was the tournament they desired most.

Thomas Duncan, BBC Sport Scotland. The first half was as good as Hearts have played in 2022. They were relentless without the ball and totally bullied ...

They were relentless without the ball and totally bullied Zurich, turning over possession quickly and attacking at pace, with Barrie McKay and Alan Forrest a real threat. In fairness to the midfielder, his first yellow card for a tackle was probably harsh, but knowing he was on a yellow and going down in the way he did was daft. But the lesson they must take into the Conference League is to be more clinical, and overall they were the masters of their own downfall.

HEARTS fans really believed they'd see Jesus at Tynecastle this autumn.But the Jambos' Europa League hopes took a dive when Jorge Grant did inside.

Lawrence Shankland - Worked well with Boyce when Hearts had eleven men but was left increasingly isolated when they lost Grant. Still put himself about and tested the Zurich back line but couldn’t get that goal. Liam Boyce - Should have scored with a back post header when unmarked right at the end of the first half and the way he kicked the advertising board showed he knew it. Barrie McKay - Early defence-splitter for Boyce should have created an opener for the Jambos. Was a threat throughout the night with his pace and trickery but wasn’t able to carve out that goal they craved. Jorge Grant - Already on a booking when he stupidly dived early in the second half in an attempt to win a penalty kick. Cammy Devlin - Outstanding in the middle of the park breaking up Zurich attacks while being the link man with his defence. Vital cog in Neilson’s side who had to do so much extra running to compensate for Grant’s dismissal. Worked over and over first half because his range was spot on. Kye Rowles - Got into a great position to make a first-half header from a corner kick but didn’t make clean enough contact to trouble Zurich’s keeper. Stephen Kingsley - Enjoyed his duel with V’Yunnik for the first hour and came out on top against the big Ukrainian centre forward. 7

Robbie Neilson has vowed that Hearts will go for the jugular against FC Zurich as they look to book a £3million Europa League group stage place.

We need to make sure we cover that but we’ll have 20,000 fans here and they’ll want to see us perform. “We want to make sure we start the game well He said: “We have to use the atmosphere to our advantage.