Ryan Shotton's late goal in Croatia secured a 1-0 victory for Stoke City against Hajduk Split to book their place in the final qualifying round of the Europa League.The Potters, who went into the third round second leg with a 1-0 lead from last week's first leg at the Britannia Stadium, put in an impressively controlled display over the 90 minutes, Tony Pulis' players seemingly untroubled by the vociferous home supporters at Stadion Poljud.And the performance was capped in the 93rd minute by substitute Shotton, who was in the right place to convert Dean Whitehead's cross.Fulham secured progression to the Europa League play-off stage with a 2-0 victory over RNK Split at Craven Cottage.After enduring a tough first leg in Croatia last week, the west Londoners won a temperamental third qualifying round tie on home soil.Andrew Johnson's header gave the Whites a first half lead, before skipper Danny Murphy wrapped the tie up from the spot.
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