Waterford FC Women recorded their first ever victory in the League of Ireland Premier Division last night away to Sligo Rovers.

Olivia Shannon scored either side of half-time in a famous 2-0 win for Gary Hunt’s side at the Showgrounds – as they picked up their first goals, first clean sheet and first points all on the one night.

Waterford FC: Maeve Williams, Danielle Griffin, Jessica Lawler, Lauren Walsh, Danielle Burke, Chloe Atkinson, Mia Lenihan, Sophie Slattery, Olivia Shannon, Aoibh Thomas, Zoe Corcoran.

Subs: Nancy Edogiawerie for Corcoran (89)

Sligo Rovers: Bonnie McKiernan, Keeva Flynn, Emma Hansberry, Muireann Devaney, Paula Mc Grory, Katie Melly, Eimear Lafferty, Alana Doherty, Kate Nugent, Cara King, Anna McDaniel.

Subs: Mairead McIntyre for King 67 mins, Alice Lillie for Doherty 68 mins, Rachel McGoldrick for McIntyre 68 mins, Sarah Kiernan for Mac Rory 81 mins.

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