**Hearts Vs Heidenheim: 0-2 Away Win**

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Hearts Suffer 0-2 Defeat to Heidenheim in Germany

Hearts' pre-season tour of Germany took a disappointing turn on Wednesday as they fell to a 2-0 defeat against Heidenheim. The Scottish side, who had impressed in their opening friendly against Mainz, struggled to find their footing against the German outfit.

A Frustrating First Half

The first half saw Hearts create some promising chances, but they ultimately failed to translate their possession into goals. Lawrence Shankland had a great opportunity just before half-time but his shot was saved by the Heidenheim keeper. Josh Ginnelly also had a couple of promising runs but couldn't quite get the finishing touch right.

However, Heidenheim took the lead in the 32nd minute when Tim Kleindienst headed home from close range. The goal seemed to knock the wind out of Hearts' sails and they struggled to regain momentum.

Heidenheim Double Their Lead

The second half started with Hearts pressing for an equalizer, but they were caught out on the counter-attack in the 55th minute. Jan-Niklas Beste picked up the ball on the edge of the box and fired a powerful shot past Zander Clark to double Heidenheim's lead.

Despite a few more attempts from Hearts, Heidenheim held on comfortably to secure the victory.

A Learning Experience for Hearts

While the result was disappointing, the game served as a valuable learning experience for Hearts. They were able to test themselves against a strong opponent and identify areas where they need to improve.

The match also highlighted the importance of finishing chances. Hearts dominated possession for large periods but struggled to find the back of the net.

Looking Ahead

Despite the defeat, Hearts will be confident heading into the remainder of their pre-season tour. They have several more friendlies lined up before the start of the new Scottish Premiership season.

This game serves as a reminder that the team still has work to do before they are ready for the challenges ahead. They will be looking to use the remaining pre-season matches to sharpen their skills and fine-tune their tactics.

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