Can Hearts pull off a Tynecastle miracle?

Hearts trail 4-0 from the first leg against Sturm Graz.

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What happened. Hearts face a huge challenge after a 4-0 defeat away to Sturm Graz in the first leg.

• A disastrous nine-minute spell in Austria.
• Defensive mistakes and missed opportunities.
• Vrancken's tactical options and need for momentum.

European football is significant to Hearts' wider ambitions this season.

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