Dundee started brightly and took the game to the Rovers but the game settled down to a midfield battle and chances were pretty thin on the ground. But at least Dundee took control of things and just before the winning goal. Jake Hyde headed just wide, but the winner did come on 37 minutes when good play from Rae released Nicky Riley who's good early cross was met by Jake Hyde who scored with a superb header. It was what Dundee deserved and set up the second half nicely.
The windy conditions did not help the fare in the second half but Dundee made most of the chances but found the Rovers keeper in good form. He made 2 great saves from Conroy and somehow kept a late Bayne header out which looked netbound.
The only down point was a wee injury to Nicky Riley but hopefully he will be fit for the Scottish Cup tie v Kilmarnock on Saturday. Again another great three points and will put a wee bit of pressure on leaders Ross County who's game was off. Dundee; Douglas, Irvine, McGregor, McKeown, Lockwood, Riley (McCluskey 88), Chisholm, Rae, Conroy
Hyde (Bayne 65), Milne. Unused Subs: Gibson, Benedictus, McIntosh.
Att; 3,626
Ref; D Somers
