WNL: Littlejohn scores on debut, Cork City sparkle

The 87-time capped midfielder went straight into the Hoops starting 11 and didn't disappoint.

Ruesha Littlejohn of Shamrock Rovers, centre, is congratulated by teammates after scoring her side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Athlone Town at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile

Shamrock Rovers and Athlone Town played out a dramatic 1-1 draw in a heavyweight clash of two undoubted title challengers that saw the visitors play the final 20-minutes with 10 players.

There was only one place to be as the Ruesha Littlejohn show rolled into town with the build up to the titanic tussle dominated by the arrival of the Irish International to Tallaght Stadium.