Sturm Graz takes 4-goal advantage against potential Fenerbahçe rival Hearts

Austrian club Sturm Graz has taken a commanding lead in their UEFA Champions League second qualifying round tie against Scottish side Hearts, securing a dominant 4-0 victory in the first leg.

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Sturm Graz took the advantage with 4 goals!

The match, played in Austria, saw Sturm Graz establish their advantage early with a goal from Jon Stankovic in the fourth minute. The home team extended their lead in the second half with further goals from Jon Mitchell in the 50th minute, Leon Weinhandl in the 53rd minute, and Jon Heil in the 59th minute, effectively sealing the win before the second leg.

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The home team won the match with a 4-0 victory, securing the advantage before the second leg.

This substantial advantage puts Sturm Graz in a strong position to advance to the third qualifying round. The return leg is scheduled to be played in Scotland next week.

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Goals that brought victory to Sturm Graz were scored by Jon Stankovic in the 4th minute, Jon Mitchell in the 50th minute, Leon Weinhandl in the 53rd minute, and Jon Heil in the 59th minute.

Should Turkish club Fenerbahçe successfully navigate their own second qualifying round fixture against Gornik Zabrze, they will face the winner of the Sturm Graz versus Hearts match in the subsequent round.

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The return match will be played in Scotland next week.