Yan Dhanda's late header against Dinamo Minsk helped earn Heart of Midlothian a tidy win bonus. The midfielder nodded home from close range to end the nightmare losing streak and kick-start the Conference League campaign with a win in Azerbaijan. The 2-1 victory also sees Hearts pocket a win bonus from UEFA coffers - up for grabs in every single league phase outing of the revamped Conference League format.
Hearts already banked f €3.17m (£2.66m) for their participation in the league phase before any win or draws bonus payments.
But they'll now receive another €400k (£336k) after winning against Dinamo Minsk. Draws in the league phase of the Conference League earn clubs €133k (£112k) with losses meaning no bonus payments from UEFA. Read more: Hearts manager search: 100 applicants, long shortlist, interviews Hearts end winless run in stunning fashion against Dinamo Minsk On top of the payments so far, Hearts will also be guaranteed a fee for their final placement in the league phase regardless of where they finish but increasing for every spot higher in the table.
Every club will receive at least €28k (£23.5k) but that is increased by another €28k (£23.5k) for every position above 36th a club finishes.
Clubs placing first to eighth will be paid another €400k (£336k) with those between ninth and 16th earning €200k (£168k) for their efforts. Clubs will take home €200k (£168k) should they qualify to the knockout round play-offs, €800k for the semi-final, .
