Dundee left it late but two late goals earn them three very vital points at Dens Park on Saturday. The only change in the team was young Craig Wighton starting in place of Craig Beattie who had picked up a knock last week he was on the bench.
Queens started better in the conditions which were pretty differcult due to the heavy rain which had fallen just before the game. But a good shot from Gavin Rae and a bit later from Ryan Conroy brought out fine saves from the Doonhammer's keeper. Then Peter MacDonald was unlucky with a great dipping shot which the keeper tipped over the bar. Queens nearly scored in a break away but lucky for the dark blues defender Gary Irvine cleared on the line when it looked a certain goal.
At the start of the second half Dundee upped the pace but did not create much on chances, then they seemed to lose the midfield battle for a wee while. Craig Beattie came on for Craig Wighton the 16 year old had done well his link up play is excellent.
Dundee pushed for a winner Martin Boyle who had come on for Nicky Riley went a great run to give the Dundee fans hope of a late winner. And it came with minutes remaining. A Gary Irvine long throw was headed on by Peter MacDonald and it fell nice for striker Craig Beattie who smashed the ball home to sent Dens wild with joy. They held on for three vital points.
A big well done to the grounds men who worked so hard to get the game on it could have been easily called off.
Dundee: Letheren, Irvine Lockwood, Gallagher, Davidson, Riley (Boyle(85), McAlister, Rae, Conroy, MacDonald (Doris (88), Wighton (Beattie(65). Subs Not Used: Twardzik, Kerr, Thomson, Thomson.
Att: 4,387
Ref: S.McLean
My MOM: Iain Davidson.
