Tensed and Goalless Match at the Doosan Aréna
Heart of Midlothian and Plzeň clashed in a UEFA Europa League play-off round match that ended in a goalless draw, marked by tension and few goal-scoring opportunities.
The match started at a slow pace, marked by the caution of both teams. In the 22nd minute, Heart of Midlothian suffered the first caution, when C. Devlin received a yellow card. Plzeň responded with a yellow card for K. Vargas in the 36th minute.
In the second half, Plzeň made a series of substitutions looking for dynamism in attack. However, Heart of Midlothian managed to maintain its defensive solidity, preventing the Czechs from creating real danger.
In the final minutes, the match became more exciting. Plzeň, in the 90th minute, managed to score a goal through an own goal by D. Oyegoke, but the goal was ruled out for a previous offside. Heart of Midlothian also had their chance, but failed to convert it.
In the end, the match ended in a goalless draw, leaving the tie open for the second leg in Scotland.
Substitutions plzen: at minute 60 J. Bello came in and E. Jirka went out., at minute 60 Cadu came in and M. Havel went out., at minute 74 M. Vydra came in and D. Vasulin went out., at minute 74 J. Mosquera came in and J. Kopic went out.
Substitutions heart of midlothian: at minute 75 B. Spittal came in and J. Grant went out., at minute 75 D. Oyegoke came in and G. G. Taylor Dosman went out., at minute 80 L. Boyce came in and L. Shankland went out., at minute 89 Y. Oda came in and K. Vargas went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Plzen
Heart Of Midlothian
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