European action returns to Tynecastle as Hearts look to give their fans some much-needed Christmas cheer.
Defeat to a Kilmarnock side who spent more than 80 minutes with 10 men on Sunday was a hammer blow to Neil Critchely’s side, as they missed the chance to climb off the foot of the Premiership table – but their attentions will now turn to the Europa Conference League, and attempting to secure knockout football. Victory against the Moldovan champions Petroclub would come as a major boost, especially as the January transfer window looms.
So far it’s been a Conference League campaign of two halves for the Gorgie club, who started with memorable victories against Dinamo Minsk and Omonia Nicosia – but that has been followed by three straight defeats against Bundesliga side Heidenheim, Belgians Cercle Brugge and top Danish outfit FC Copenhagen last week. Key to their chances will be Lawrence Shankland, who is still on the search for his first European goal of the season – and missed Saturday’s defeat to Kilmarnock through suspension. If he can build on a double against Dundee earlier this month the Jambos know they’ll have a real chance of making it another special European night in the capita.
Record Sport has all the details to make sure that you don’t miss a moment of action.
When is Hearts vs Petroclub?
Hearts vs Petroclub takes place at Tynecastle on Thursday December 19 with kick off at 8pm.
Is Hearts vs Petroclub on TV?
Yes. The game will be live on TNT Sports 2 with coverage beginning at 7.30pm and running until 10.30pm.
Can I stream Hearts vs Petroclub?
Yes. Fans can stream the game to their devices via the Discovery+ website or app for £30.99 per month.
Where else can I follow the action?
You can keep up with all the action right here on dailyrecord.co.uk. We’ll keep you updated with all the drama from the clash and after the game, we’ll have reaction from managers and players, as well as talking points and a whole lot more.
Referee and VAR
It will be a Czech team in charge at Tynecastle, led by referee Ondřej Berka and assistants Ivo Nadvornik and Matěj Vlček. Ondrej Pechanec will be the fourth official. They will be assisted by an Italian VAR team of Paolo Mazzoleni and Valerio Marini.
Team news
Long-term absentees Calem Nieuwenhof, Frankie Kent, Gerald Taylor and Stephen Kingsley all remain out for Hearts, but the Jambos will welcome back Lawrence Shankland after he missed Saturday’s defeat through suspension. The visitors meanwhile could be without defender Ion Bors who was forced off against Real Betis a week ago.