Tynecastle atmosphere had Braga's Heart racing

CLAUDIO BRAGA hopes the excitement surrounding a new era at Hearts can see them skyrocket.

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The Portuguese attacker was blown away by the atmosphere at Tynecastle on his debut in Saturday's 4-1 Premier Sports Cup win over Dunfermline that saw the Derek McInnes reign get off to a flier.

Braga, 25, impressed on the left of midfield and looks set for a second run-out in Group E against Hamilton in Cumbernauld tonight.

Tynecastle was only just over half-full for the visit of the Pars. But the summer signing from Aalesunds can't wait to see the stadium rocking when the Premiership campaign gets underway in a fortnight.

Braga said: "It was amazing. For the warm-up it was really good. And just when I came in for the start of the game it was great.