Dundee 1 Kilmarnock 1, Dens Park, Premier League, 9th August 2014

Dundee started their league campaign with a well deserved 1-1 draw with Kilmarnock at Dens Park on Saturday. They started very positively and put the Killie goal under pressure. But it was the visitors who had the first real chance when a Magennis header was well saved by Letheren. Dundee did take the lead on 16 minutes when after a great passing move put Harkins into the box he was fouled and the referee pointed to the spot. Gary Harkins got up and scored with ease sending Samson the wrong way.

Soon after and Killie nearly levelled when their new striker hit the bar with Letheren well beaten. Kilmarnock looked the more dangerous side and Dundee had to defend well to keep them at bay. But McPake gave away a free kick at the edge of the box and up stepped Slater to curl one into the top corner leaving the Dundee keeper rooted to the spot. Both teams continued to play open attacking football until half time. 

Second half and Dundee took control of the game and only some great goalkeeping from Craig Samson kept them out twice saving early on from good Harkins efforts. Dundee did have a wee scare when Letheren tried to head the ball away and missed it, good fortune for Dundee that the Killie player put the ball tamely past the post. After this Samson had moe saves from McGowan and Tankulic and in the last minute sub Peter MacDonald hit the bar with a great free kick a inch lower and Dundee would have taken all three points.

Next up is Inverness Caley Thistle away on Wednesday a tough game for the Dark Blues but one the fans will enjoy.

Dundee: Letheren, McGinn, McPake, Konrad, Dyer, Thomson , Ferry (McAlister), McGowan, Harkins, Stewart (MacDonald), Tankulic (Wighton). Unused subs: Adam, Irvine, Davidson, McBride

Ref: S McLean

Att: 7,588