Astana defeated APOEL over two legs to reach Champions League group stage, becoming the first team from Kazhakhstan to advance that far.
Astana has become the first side from Kazhakhstan to reach the Champions League group stage.
Taking a 1-0 first-leg lead to APOEL, it looked as though extra time could be on the cards when Semir Stilic leveled the tie midway through the second half but with six minutes remaining, Nemanja Maksimovic ensured a slice of history for Astana.
There was also a second-leg comeback in Moscow, as CSKA mounted a stunning revival against Sporting Lisbon.