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Iona Young

Edinburgh Hearts fans party in historic Florence square with chants and flares

Edinburgh Hearts fans have jetted out to Florence for the UEFA Europa Conference League match between Fiorentina and Heart of Midlothian at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, on October 13.

Thursday is matchday four of the Europa Conference League for the Jambos who are looking to claim a historic result.

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They've already won on the road in this section with a 2-0 win in Riga against RFS to leave them third in the group with three points from three games.

The Jambos have been snapped in joyful spirits as they headed to the European city for the big game. Ahead of the match hundreds of fans were filmed crowded in a historic square singing proudly and letting off red flares.

Hearts fan Aaron Fraser shared the exciting video, writing: "The Gorgie are taking over Florence."

The video shows a sea of delighted Jambos bouncing and cheering in the square while singing and letting off flares.

Robbie Neilson has asked his players to be more aggressive than they were in Gorgie ahead of the game, but will be without several of his first teamers for the clash.

Lewis Neilson is suspended after his sending off seven days ago, while Craig Halkett, Michael Smith and Josh Ginnelly are missing through injury.

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The match takes place at Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence on October 13 with a 5.45pm kick-off. Coverage begins at 5.15pm.

It will be shown on BT Sports, you can find out everything about the match here.

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