Everton manager Ronald Koeman hailed Gylfi Sigurdsson's "incredible'' goal after the Iceland international helped send his side into the group stages of the Europa League after a 1-1 away draw with Hajduk Split.
The Premier League side were defending a 2-0 lead from the playoff first leg at Goodison Park, which had been marred by crowd trouble from the travelling supporters.
Wayne Rooney was back in action a day after announcing his retirement from international football with England, but it was the home side who threatened early on.
The Stadion Poljud was rocking just before half-time when Josip Radosevic reduced the deficit with a 30-yard effort.