Scandinavia powerhouse Rosenborg defeated Crusaders of Northern Ireland 2 - 1 in the first qualifying round of the Europa League played on Thursday.<br /><br />Owens scored the game's first goal in the 22nd minute only for Nigerian attacking midfielder John Chibuike to restore parity for the Norwegians two minutes into first half stoppage time.<br /><br />On Tuesday, ex Nigeria youth - teamer Stanley Ohawuchi's 62nd minute strike earned Maltese side Sliema Wanderers a 1 - 1 draw with Khazar Lenkoran.<br /><br />The second leg matches will be played next week, with RBK hosting Crusaders while Sliema Wanderers travel to Azerbaijan.<br />