Manager Paul Hartley handed a starting place to Martin Boyle in place of Kevin McBride so it looked like Dundee would attack Killie from the start. But it was the home side that stated better with a few efforts on goal which did not trouble Bain in the Dundee goal. Dundee looked dangerous on the break and midway trough the half Bole got past the full back as he seen sight of the goal he smashed the ball against the post with Samson the Killie goalie was well beaten. Soon after Boyle had a great chance but again he blasted the ball with power which forced Samson to tip the ball over the ball. But right on half-time Dundee took the lead with a great flowing move from their own box the ball was moved fast up to Harkins who passed to Clarkson who found Greg Stewart inside the box, and the young striker finished it superbly to put the Dark Blues ahead at the break.
Second half and both team had a go at each other, but it was Dundee who went 2-0 up on 51 minutes a good break from Harkins who then passed to David Clarkson who drilled a shot home to score in his 5th consecutive game for the club. This opened play up more with Killie having to attack to get into the game with Dundee were happy to hit on the break. Harkins was unlucky not to score but his shot was blocked on the line. But Killie scored with 15 minutes to go when Eremenko turned well in the six yard box and knocked the ball past Bain to score. But as Killie was pushing to level the game Craig Samson came up for a corner Dundee managed to clear the ball and found Greg Stewart around the half way line with Samson in no mans land the keeper tried to block him with a sliding tackle, the young striker got back him and another defender made his way into the box where his first shot was blocked. Luckily it cam back to Greg who stepped inside and curled a beauty into the top corner to send the 1,000 Dundee fans wild with delight.
It sealed another three points and it proved that we can play nice football and what a signing David Clarkson has been who has linked up so well with young Greg Stewart who has stepped up from part time football and looks a great prospect.
Had a great day out with the Andy Penman Fife Dark Blues it was well worth the trip down to Rugby Park. Next up is St Johnstone at Dens next Saturday.
Dundee: Bain, Irvine, Konrad, McPake, McGinn, McAlister, Harkins (Roberts 89), McGowan, Stewart, Clarkson (Thomson 82), Boyle. Subs Not Used: Schenk, Davidson, McBride, Kerr, and Dyer.
Ref: G Aitken
Att: 4,481
