However, the momentum shifted significantly when Moses Usor netted for the hosts just before halftime. The second half saw a complete collapse from the Scottish visitors, as LASK capitalized on their renewed confidence. Goals from Robert Ljubicic, Samuel Adeniran, and a stoppage-time effort from Florian Flecker forced the tie into extra-time, where Adeniran eventually struck the decisive blow to seal a historic qualification.
Sabah and Bodo/Glimt Advance to Group Stage
Elsewhere in the competition, Azerbaijan’s Sabah achieved a milestone of their own by overturning a first-leg deficit against Hapoel Beer-Shiva. Despite trailing 2-1 from the opening match and finding themselves behind in the return leg in Baku, a late strike from Tellur Mutallimov forced the game into extra-time. Sabah ultimately triumphed 5-2 on the night, securing a 6-4 aggregate victory as Hapoel finished the match with nine men following the dismissals of Djibril Diop and Eliel Peretz.
Meanwhile, Bodo/Glimt maintained their strong form by cruising into the group stage for the second consecutive year. The Norwegian side defeated NEC Nijmegen 3-0, completing a comfortable 6-1 aggregate win. The Dutch visitors faced an uphill battle from the start after goalkeeper Gonzalo Crettaz was sent off just three minutes into the match. Goals from Fredrik Andre Bjorkan, Sondre Auklend, and an own goal by Deveron Fonville confirmed Bodo/Glimt's progression.
