Dundee beat Queen of the South at Dens on Tusday night, but they struggled in the first half with the Doonhammers having some good chances but failed to take. Dundee did very little in the opening period and they can be thankful Kyle Letheren was in fine form. Adam Cumming was making his debut and fitted well into the defence.
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| Dundee players celebrate the winning goal |
Second half was much better with Dundee starting to push forward and create some chances, but the breakthrough goal arrived on 57minutes when a McAlister cross was headed home by midfielder Iain Davidson to the relief of the Dundee fans. Then another chance came after a MacDonald back heel set up Gavin Rae but shot wildly wide of the goal. Nade came on for Riley to try and get the second killer goal to finish the game.
Striker Boyle had a great chance but chose to have a shot which the keeper saved instead of picking out McAlister who was clear. Dundee held out for the three points.
Next up is Falkirk who we haven't beaten all season so far.
Dundee: Letheren, Irvine, Gallagher, Cummins, Dyer, Davidson, Rae, Riley (Nade 72), Boyle, McAlister, MacDonald (Conroy 80). Subs: Twardzik, Lockwood, Conroy, Nade, Beattie, Doris, Reid.
Att: 3,999
Ref: Euan Anderson
