Adeniran completes stunning LASK Champs League comeback
PARIS: Samuel Adeniran’s strike 11 minutes from the end of extra-time completed a stunning comeback for Austria’s LASK as they reached the Champions League group stage at Celtic’s expense.
Samuel Adeniran scored a late goal to secure Austria's LASK a spot in the Champions League group stage, eliminating Celtic. LASK had trailed 3-0 from the first leg, but found themselves 4-0 down on aggregate midway through the first half. With goals from Robert Ljubicic, Adeniran, and an injury-time effort from Florian Flecker, LASK managed to reach the group stage.
Meanwhile, Azerbaijan's Sabah also secured their first ever appearance in the Champions League group stage, defeating Hapoel Beer-Shvaiv 5-2 on the night and 6-4 on aggregate. Sabah overcame a 2-1 deficit from the first leg and scored two goals in injury time to defeat the Israeli team.
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