Saoirse Noonan grabs debut goal but frustrated with draw

The Cork native announced herself with a headed goal for Durham. 

GOOD START: Cork native Saoirse Noonan is off the mark for the season.

Saoirse Noonan took just nine minutes to begin her professional club career with a goal but was left disappointed by Durham getting pegged back for a 1-1 draw by Sunderland in their English Championship opener.

The Cork native’s debut was delayed by six months due to a serious knee injury and she didn’t wait around at a sold-out Maiden Castle on Sunday, heading the Wildcasts into an early lead.