How to watch Hearts vs Sturm Graz: Live stream, referee and VAR team for Champions League clash
Here’s all you need to know on how to watch Hearts vs Sturm Graz in the Champions League.
Hearts are aiming to complete an epic turnaround this Tuesday when they face Sturm Graz in the second leg of their Champions League second round qualifier.
The Jambos lost 4-0 last week at the Merkur Arena and it leaves them staring at a Europa League third round clash versus St Gallen or Benfica. There is an outside chance they could topple their Austrian foes though in head coach Wouter Vrancken’s first competitive match at Tynecastle but the odds are very much against them.
Sturm Graz progress is anticipated but Hearts will hope they can spring a major surprise and create a Gorgie night to remember ahead of the Premiership season beginning versus Aberdeen on Saturday. This one is available to view if you’re not at the match and here’s all you need to know ahead of Hearts vs Sturm Graz.
When is Hearts vs Sturm Graz?
Hearts vs Sturm Graz is a Champions League second round qualifier second leg that takes place on July 28 at Tynecastle Park. Kick-off is 19:45 GMT.
Is Hearts vs Sturm Graz on TV?
No. Premier Sports bought the rights to the first leg but no broadcaster will screen head coach Vrancken’s maiden competitive match at Tynecastle.
Is there a Hearts vs Sturm Graz live stream?
Yes. It will be available on PPV courtesy of Hearts TV. A stream is priced at £12.99 and is available here.
Where else can I keep up to date with Hearts vs Sturm Graz?
Right here with us! You can keep up with all of the action here with the Evening News. Our man, Barry Anderson, will be in Gorgie where you can sample all the build-up plus a match report and player ratings right on the final whistle. There will also be more post-match reaction throughout the evening and into the rest of this week.
Who is the referee and VAR team for Hearts vs Sturm Graz?
A largely Latvian officiating team takes control of this tie. Andris Treimanis is the man in the middle with Haralds Gudermanis and Aleksejs Spasennikovs as his assistants. German official Robert Schroder operates VAR with Kristaps Ratnieks assisting him. Aleksandrs Golubevs is the fourth official.
What have Hearts said about Hearts vs Sturm Graz?
Defender Stephen Kingsley said: “If you look at the game last Tuesday, I know they obviously scored early but then after that there wasn't much in it. We had chances. We could have went and drew 1-1 at half time. So no, I don't think we need to score in the first five minutes. to be honest. I think as long as we start on the front foot and we show the intent to be the aggressor and take the game to them, and I think we will. To be honest.
“I think coming back to Tynecastle has obviously served us well in the past and we always up our game there. But we definitely need to look to be aggressive and hopefully get the first one and show what we're about in the first half. Then hopefully the snowballs start rolling.”