Ibrahim Adel helps Nordsjælland earn late draw against Hearts in Conference League opener

Nordsjælland came from behind to draw 1-1 with Hearts in their opening match of the Conference League, with Egypt international Ibrahim Adel playing the full game.

Adel was booked in the 55th minute as Nordsjælland fell behind after 33 minutes. Oisin McEntee opened the scoring for Hearts with a left-footed shot that went to the goalkeeper’s left.

Nordsjælland secured a point away from home in the 86th minute, with Adel involved in the build-up to the equaliser. He played the ball to Joho Latinmaki, who passed to Yalte Bo Rasmussen before receiving it back and creating the opportunity for Niklas Røjkær to score.

The Danish side will return to domestic action on Sunday, when they face Lyngby in the 11th round of the Danish league.

Nordsjælland are fourth in the table with 18 points, while Lyngby are 11th with seven points.