Benfica 6-1 Hearts: Hearts humbled in Lisbon

Hearts' hopes of staying in the tie vanished within 140 seconds as Benfica ran riot.

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What happened. Benfica thrashed Hearts 6-1 in Lisbon, scoring three in the first 40 minutes and three more after the break.

• Hearts conceded after 140 seconds and were 3-0 down by halftime.
• Manager Wouter Vrancken's attacking lineup was criticized as naive.
• Hearts lost to Sturm Graz in Champions League qualifying last week.

Hearts must regroup before facing Dundee United on Sunday to ease pressure on Vrancken.

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