Champions Shelbourne fell to their first defeat of the Women’s National League season as were edged out by DLR Waves at the UCD Bowl.
Waves, playing their first home game since the opening day six weeks ago, overcame the Reds thanks to a well-timed Katie Malone finish just before half time.
The striker executed a calm lob over Shels keeper Amanda Budden two minutes before the interval after Waves had withstood an extended period of early pressure.