Hearts 1-1 Nordsjaelland: Hosts concede late leveller to draw in European opener

Hearts suffered a frustrating start to their Conference League campaign as Nordsjaelland scored a late equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw at Tynecastle.

Herald Scotland

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 9:07 PM

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Hearts drew 1-1 against Nordsjaelland at Tynecastle in their Conference League opening match.
Oisin McEntee scored the opening goal from close range in the 33rd minute.
Substitute Nicklas Rojkjaer scored an 86th-minute deflected equalizer for the Danish visitors.

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Hearts conceded a late goal to draw 1-1 against Danish side Nordsjaelland in their Conference League opener at Tynecastle. Oisin McEntee gave the hosts the lead in the 33rd minute with a close-range finish following Jamie McCart's header. Hearts created several opportunities to double their advantage, but Nordsjaelland leveled in the 86th minute through a deflected strike by substitute Nicklas Rojkjaer.

Manager Wouter Vrancken made two changes to his starting lineup, while goalkeeper Beau Reus made key saves to deny the visitors earlier in the contest. Hearts now prepare for upcoming away fixtures against Celtic and Trabzonspor over the following week.

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Hearts 1-1 Nordsjaelland: Hosts concede late leveller to draw in European opener

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