Heart-breaker as Athens strike late

Hearts 1 AEK Athens 2

The home side went ahead in the 61st minute when midfielder Saulius Mikoliunas slammed the ball into the net from close range after Roman Bednar’s effort rebounded off the post.

Four minutes later, Hearts midfielder Bruno Aguiar was sent off for two yellow cards, the second for kicking the ball away after the home side conceded a foul in the middle of the park.