More than 100,000 beat TV blackout to watch Hibs v Hearts

A UEFA TV blackout for the crucial Scottish Cup game between Hibs and Hearts was flouted by more than 100,000 fans.

By The Newsroom

Published 23rd Feb 2017, 08:43 BST

Updated 1st Mar 2017, 08:50 BST

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Thousands of fans watched Hibernian v Hearts. Picture; Ian Georgeson

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Under UEFA rules, clubs are banned from having their games broadcast on TV so as not to clash with the UEFA Champions League.

A screen grab from the Periscope stream. Picture; Periscope

However, thousands of supporters used online streaming and social media to try and watch the game, with one stream on social media channel Periscope having almost 70,000 viewers.

Link to the streams were posted on social media and gained momentum throughout the game.

Hibs won the match 3-1 against Hearts to advance to the next round of the Scottish Cup.