Women's Premier Division wrap: Shamrock Rovers thrash Bohemians after second-half derby rout

The SSE Airtricity Women's National League was back with a bang after the international break with a massive Dublin derby that saw Shamrock Rovers thrash Bohemians 4-0 at a sun-soaked Dalymount Park.

Although both sides sat eighth and ninth prior to kick-off, all form tends to go out the window with such heated rivalries and it was the Hoops, who not only took bragging rights back to Tallaght, but also earned their first win of the season in the process with a second half rout of the Gypsies.

A very healthy crowd of 1,011 watched on as the visitors started the match brightly, forcing the home side to sit deep and with just two minutes on the clock Bohs centre back Lisa Murphy was forced to stand up bravely to deny Aine O’Gorman from close range. The Gypsies grew into the game and looked a real threat down the right-hand flank as Sarah McKevitt got in behind the Hoops defence time after time.

A tense and tight duel ensued with both sets of players working tirelessly to cancel each other out, but as the game ticked over the half-hour mark it began to become a little more stretched.

Alannah McEvoy, whilst with the opposition last season earned an international call-up, cut inside for her new club Bohs and unleashed a thunderous strike with her right foot that narrowly missed the near post.

Stephanie Zambra responded immediately with a clever attempted lob over Rachael Kelly that sailed agonisingly over as both sides sensed a breakthrough wasn’t far away.

The Hoops started the second half in determined fashion and broke the deadlock just five minutes after the restart.

Following some relentless pressure the classy Jessica Hennessy rose highest in a crowded area, and at the back post, powered home a bullet header to silence the home