Standout player: Ercan Kara (Rapid), Forward, rating 8.5.

Key stats: 1 goals, 1 shots ot, 4 shots off, 1 shots blkd, 2 offsides, 2 key passes, 1 crosses, 34 touches. Rapid 1 - 1 Hearts. Regulation/extra time ended 1-1; decided on a PENALTY SHOOT-OUT: 3-4 — Hearts WIN the shoot-out and ADVANCE; Rapid are ELIMINATED. This is a KNOCKOUT-STAGE match: no points and no group table at stake — NEVER write 'a point gained', 'share the spoils' or anything about standings; the story is who advances and who goes home. Competition: UEFA Europa Conference League.