Istanbul's Beşiktaş on Thursday advanced to Europa League group stage playoffs after having eliminated LASK Linz of Austria on away goals.
LASK Linz defeated the Istanbul powerhouse 2-1 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round second leg match in Linz late Thursday.
However, the Austrian said failed to sideline the Black Eagles as Beşiktaş toppled LASK Linz 1-0 in first leg match.
