Hearts vs PAOK LIVE score and goal updates from Europa Conference League playoff clash

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They did it in dramatic fashion against Rosenborg in the last round thanks to Cammy Devlin's stoppage time strike.But Hearts know they are facing a step up in opposition in the Europa Conference League playoff round.PAOK are in town and they stand between Steven Naismith's men and a return to the group stage of this competition.The Greeks are fancied to take care of business over two legs and defeat wouldn't be a tragedy for the capital club.But the men in maroon can make themselves Gods in the eyes of their fans by pulling off an upset.First, they'll have to make home advantage count and we'll have every kick from Tynecastle right here on the LIVE blog.Who will people recognise from the PAOK squad as the Greek side travel to Gorgie?There are some names - at least on the English scene - that fans will know of.Baba Rahman was a left-back at Chelsea, Mbwana Samatta plied his trade at Aston Villa and scored in the 2020 League Cup final, whilst William Troost-Ekong, who was at Watford until recently, makes the trio.For those who enjoy continental football, electric winger Taison - who became a legend at Shakhtar Donetsk including some Brazil caps along the way - and Portugal veteran Vierinha are names of interest.It will be a tough test for all involved.If Hearts play anything like Hibs do yesterday, they can wave goodbye to a group stage adventure for the second year running.Lee Johnson's men did admittedly have a tough task against English giants Aston Villa at Easter Road on Wednesday evening, but ran out to a 5-0 loss to all but signal their exit from the tournament.It remains that the Leith-based side have NEVER had a European group stage - and Hearts could rub salt in the wound even more if they manage to progress