In a very even first half both team attacked and Dundee forced a few corners but their final ball into the box was just not good enough. The pleasing bit was that they played a passing game and sooner or later it would pay off.
Second half and Dundee upped the pressure on the Rovers defence, first a good pass from Irvine send Hyde clear he went round the keeper but put his shot high and wide. Then Nicky Riley who was having a good game and he should have done better when he intercepted a poor clearance from the rovers defence he pulled his shot wide when McIntosh was in a good position. Rovers did have one great chance but Rab Douglas blocked his shot and Lockwood cleared.
Jamie McCluskey came on for Jake Hyde and good play from him set up the winning goal he fed Riley who's cross fell to Ryan Conroy who's header was blocked but he was quick enough to score from the rebound with the keeper looking a bit suspect. To the delight of Dens Park a win now looked possible. Dundee created more chances and Riley and O'Donnell were unlucky with shots which just missed the target.
Dundee held out to record a very vital win and three points. They have played better but who cares it send the Dundee fans home happy and moved the club up to seventh place in the tight league.
Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, Lockwood, Weston (McKeown 22), McGregor, Riley, Rae, O'Donnell, Conroy, Elliot (Hyde 4), Mcintosh, Hyde (McCluskey 72). Subs Not Used: Gibson, Chisholm.
Att: 4,258
Ref: Calum Murray
Photo's (C) Dundee FC
