Hearts have been drawn against Estonian side FC Infonet Tallinn in the first qualifying round of the 2016/17 Europa League. The draw originally saw Robbie Neilson’s side heading to Tallinn for the first leg on Thursday 30 June but Uefa have now advised that the first leg will be at Tynecastle with the return in Tallinn on 7 July..
Infonet currently sit second in the Estonian League and defeated Parnu 3-1 at home on Sunday.
Infonet were formed as recently as 2002 and merged with FC Atletik Tallin and FC Bercy at the end of the 2010 season. They are presently managed by former Estonian international defender Aleksandr Pushtov.
The club are probably best known for their 36-0 win over Virstu Jalgpalliklubi in an Estonian Cup tie last year – a result which equalled the world record for a win in senior football held by Arbroath since 1885.
Hearts will announce travel arrangements to the Lasnamäe KJH Stadium in due course.
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