Harambee Stars midfielder Alywn Tera took another significant step towards the UEFA Champions League play-offs after featuring in Ararat-Armenia's thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Slovenian champions Celje in the first leg of their third qualifying round tie.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Kenya international was introduced in the 59th minute as Ararat-Armenia turned the game around to carry a slender advantage into next week's decisive second leg in Slovenia.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878698##Celje struck first in the 22nd minute when midfielder Svit Seslar calmly converted from the penalty spot to put the visitors ahead.The lead lasted for 16 minutes as Armenia international Artur Serobyan drew the hosts level in the 38th minute, ensuring the teams went into the break tied at 1-1.Partizan give up on Ouma in a surprising twistLooking to complete the comeback, Ararat-Armenia head coach Manuel Tulipa made a double substitution just before the hour mark, introducing Tera alongside Brazilian striker Carlos França.The tactical change had the desired impact as França latched onto an Edgar Grigoryan assist in the 70th minute before unleashing a stunning finish that proved to be the winner.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878451##Tera played out the remainder of the contest as the Armenian champions held firm to preserve their lead and move within touching distance of the Champions League play-offs.The victory continues Ararat-Armenia's remarkable European campaign, with the club already guaranteed a place in the league phase of a UEFA competition for the first time in its history.Millions Gor Mahia stand to bank by winning CECAFA Kagame Cup after 41 yearsShould Tera and his teammates complete the job in Slovenia next week, Ararat-Armenia will qualify for the UEFA Champions League play-offs and, at the very least, secure a place in the UEFA Europa League league phase.For the Harambee Stars midfielder, it would mark one of the biggest achievements of his club career and could follow in the footsteps of the likes of Victor Wanyama and McDonald Mariga, who have graced the top European club competition, with Mariga being the only Kenyan to have won it.Beldine Odemba reveals three lessons learned from WAFCON