Dundee got off to great start when good play by Harkins set up ex well player David Clarkson who turned quickly to volley in to score a great goal with just three minutes on the clock, this helped settle the Dundee side and they looked dangerous every time they went forward, Motherwell tried to hit back but found Scott Bain in fine form he took everything confidingly. McGowan should have doubled the visitors lead but Twardzik saved well and the chance was gone at the other end McBride headed a certain goal off the goal line. But Dundee's fine play counted on 30 minutes when Stewart should have scored but the ball fell to Gary Harkins who blasted home to the delight of the away fans. Just before half-time Cammy Kerr replaced McGinn who looked to have taken a slight knock.
Second half and Dundee continued to attack and were rewarded on 59 minutes when a neat move sent Clarkson free wide his cross was met by Greg Stewart who had acres of space to score the third goal for the dark blues who were now in full control of the game. Motherwell did score when Ojamaa hooked home from a corner. After this Dundee made changes with Thomson coming on for Stewart, and Boyle for Harkins.
That was the final score with all Dundee players playing well as a team, Motherwell looked a shadow from the team that finished second last season.
Dundee: Bain, McGinn (Kerr 42), Konrad, Davidson Irvine, McBride, McGowan, McAlister, Harkins(Boyle 78), Clarkson, Stewart(Thomson 68). Subs Not Used: Roberts, Wighton, Allan.
Att:4,061
Ref: B Colvin
