Alan Forrest sealed the 2-0 victory with a stoppage-time strike in the 93rd minute.
Playing at the Skonto Stadium in Riga, Hearts secured their first European group-stage win in 18 years. Heart of Midlothian v Rigas Futbola Skola
The 2022/23 UEFA Europa Conference League campaign saw face off against Latvian champions Rīgas Futbola Skola (RFS) twice in Group A. The Scottish side dominated the head-to-head, winning both encounters to secure their only points of the group stage. Match 1: RFS 0–2 Hearts (September 15, 2022) Alan Forrest sealed the 2-0 victory with a
Defender Craig Halkett limped off just 20 minutes into his return, a significant blow for Robbie Neilson’s squad. Match 2: Hearts 2–1 RFS (October 27, 2022) The Scottish side dominated the head-to-head, winning both
Hearts survived an early scare when goalkeeper Craig Gordon tipped an Emerson shot onto the woodwork. Lawrence Shankland opened the scoring with a powerful 43rd-minute penalty.
In the return fixture at Tynecastle Park , Hearts survived a late surge to complete the double over the Latvian side. Hearts 2-1 RFS (27 Oct, 2022) Final Score - ESPN (UK)