Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Shamrock Rovers W 4th with 31 points, Waterford W 10th with 15, 16 apart. Shamrock Rovers W's recent output lagged their position: 8th on form over five rounds while 4th in the table. Per game in the league, Shamrock Rovers W were scoring 1.84 and conceding 1.16, Waterford W 0.89 and 1.89, against a competition average of 1.38 goals per team per game.
Waterford W were winless in 8.
The venue was Tallaght Stadium, with room for 10,500 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 1-1.
Goal scorers
Shamrock Rovers W: Ciara Milton (88') · Waterford W: Fiana Bradley (63')
Key stats
Possession: Shamrock Rovers W 57% · Waterford W 43% · Total shots: 21-9 · On target: 7-5 · Corners: 3-6