Texan striker's late heroics send LASK Linz to Champions League

American abroad Texan striker Samuel Adeniran delivered his second goal of the evening, a decisive overtime finish that propelled Austrian side LASK Linz past Celtic and clinched a 5‑1 victory, sending the club to the UEFA Champions League for the first time.

Celtic entered the second leg with a 3‑0 advantage from the first‑leg match in Glasgow. The Scottish side had started Americans Auston Trusty and Cameron Carter‑Vickers in central defense, giving the visitors a formidable back line. Cameron Carter‑Vickers, often referred to simply as Carter, anchored the back line.

LASK Linz relied on American midfielder George Bello, who completed the full 120 minutes of play. Bello’s presence in midfield helped the Austrian club control the tempo as the tie headed toward extra time.

Overtime heroics decide tie

Samuel Adeniran, the Houston native, found the net for his second goal of the evening with an overtime strike. His finish sealed a 5‑1 win that overturned Celtic’s first‑leg lead and secured LASK’s passage to the UEFA Champions League.

The victory sends LASK Linz to the Champions League for the first time in the club’s history. It also marks a milestone for Austrian soccer in Austria, as the Austrian side now joins the elite European competition, delighting fans in America.