Dundee lost 2-1 at New Douglas Park on Saturday, they got off to a poor start losing a goal in just three minutes when Hamilton top scorer Andreu headed home. Worse was to follow in 14 minutes when Antoine-Curier scored with a powerful volley which Scott Bain just failed to keep out.
Greg Stewart came on at half-time for Boyle and the young striker turned well to run forward to score with a well placed shot to give the dark blues a life line. But in the remaining 29 minutes they could not muster a goal for at least a draw. On the highlights I have seen Hamilton deserved to win.
Gary Harkins was sent off when he got a second yellow when he clashed with Jason Scotland, it doe mean the midfielder will miss the next two games.
Dundee: Bain, McGinn, Irvine, McPake, Konrad, McAlister, Ferry, Boyle (Stewart 46), Harkins (Wighton 57), Roberts, Clarkson. Subs Not Used: Schenk, Allan, Black and McBride.
Att: 2,636
Ref: Alan Muir
Dundee lost 2-1 to Inverness Caley Thistle at Dens Park on Saturday, the dark blues had taken the lead in the 20th minutes when Greg Stewart volleyed home at the back post after a Gary Harkins free kick had found the young striker.
ICT levelled when Billy McKay scored early in the second half but it looked a hand was used to divert the ball into the net, I don't think he meant to do it but most Referee's would chalk it off for handball. The winner came with just 2 minutes to go after a flowing move by Caley Thistle and Christie finished it well
Dundee will be disappointed in losing the game but by reports ICT were the better team second half, the injury to Greg Stewart upset the home team with the subs not working this time.
Also a pity David Clarkson was unable to get the goal to equal Johnny Bell's record. Next game is away to Hamilton Accies which will be a tough game as usual.
Dundee: Bain, McGinn, McPake, Konrad, Irvine, Thomson (McBride 71), McAlister, Boyle (Tankulic 63), Harkins, Stewart (Ferry 38), Clarkson. Unused Subs: Schenk (gk), Dyer, Roberts, Wighton
Att:5,421
Ref: W Collum
Dundee booked their 5th round place with a great 2-1 win again fellow SPFL Premiership side Aberdeen, Dundee's only change was for the injured Paul McGown with Martin Boyle coming in. Aberdeen should have scored in their first move but lucky for us McGinn failed to get the vital touch. But it was Dundee who took the lead in four minutes when a clever taken free kick from Harkins and his perfect cross found Thomas Konrad headed home to sent the Dundee fans wild with delight.
Aberdeen levelled in 17 minutes when good play from McGinn and his cross was turned into his own net by Konrad, it was a blow but it was a even cup tie with both teams having a go and playing good football. Dundee could have had a penalty when Boyle looked to be fouled then Stewart blasted over when the young striker was in a good position. Then Scott Bain pulled off a superb save from a Rooney header which looked to be going in.
The second half and Aberdeen took control and only some good goal keeping from Scott Bain kept Aberdeen at bay with Rooney and McGinn missing good chances as the game wore on it looked like it was heading for a replay at Pittodrie. Then with minutes remaining a long ball from Irvine into the box found Clarkson who headed on to McPake and his great header down found David Clarkson who scored with a low drive across the keeper to send Dens Park wild. But The Dons would have one more chance and it took a great save from Bain to touch a McGinn shot which hit the underside of the bar and the ball was cleared on the line with the Aberdeen fans claiming a goal. Son after and the referee blew for time up and made the Dundee fans happy going home.
Not the best performance but will take the result any day as we have suffered in the past in cup games. The players gave their all and can't fault them today.
Dundee: Bain, McGinn (Dyer 73), Irvine, Konrad, McPake, Thomson, McAlister, Boyle (Tankulic 84), Harkins (Ferry 73), Stewart, Clarkson. Subs Not Used: Schenk, McBride, Black and Roberts.
Ref: S McLean
Att: 5,956
