Dundee lost 3-1 at Kilmarnock on Saturday. Dundee brought Darren O’Dea back to replace the suspended Nathan Ralph, but playing in central defence with Andy Boyle shifting to left back.
Going by reports it was a even first half with Dundee having a few chances, Different story in the second half as soon as Kilmarnock scored it was the home side which took control of the game. They went into a three goal lead and Kenny Miller got Dundee's goal in injury time.
The only bonus was that St Mirren lost 2-1 at home to Aberdeen so we remain second bottom. Next up is Aberdeen away on Tuesday night hopefully they get something out of the game.
Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr, Kusunga, O’Dea, Boyle,Curran, Kamara, Woods, Calvin Miller (Källman 67), McGowan (Nabi 74), Kenny Miller (c). Unused Subs: Parish, Lambert, Inniss, Spence, Moore.
Att: 4,668
Ref: Kevin Clancy.
Monday, December 17, 2018
Dundee 1, Rangers 1, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 09-December-18
Dundee took the lead in remarkably simple fashion after eight minutes with a goal that prompted a furious inquest in the Rangers defence. The centre backs and keeper Allan McGregor all hesitated over a long ball. Kenny Miller didn’t hang around and nipped in to stab home his sixth goal in four games, leaving the embarrassed visitors to argue about whose fault it was.
The game was going nicely for the Dee but everything changed on 18 minutes. Nathan Ralph dived in to foul Daniel Candeias a couple of feet outside the penalty area as the Rangers winger was racing for goal. Referee Mr Muir controversially pulled out his red card for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity, even though Andy Boyle seemed to be covering. Andy Halliday completed the punishment by rifling the free kick into Hamilton’s top right corner.
Dundee were left to defend more now but they did well to attack Rangers and were unlucky a few times, Rangers did have a goal ruled offside. To be fair it looked good but we will take all the breaks going our way.
Jack Hamilton made a few vital saves to keep the score level. The keeper took all his crosses well , and it was good to see his confident back up after a tough start to his Dundee career.
Kenny Miller was often left isolated up front, but he never stopped running and offered much needed help to the midfield. When he was replaced by Benjamin Källman for the last 15 minutes he had given his all and the supporters recognised that as they applauded him off the park.
It was enough to lift Dundee off the bottom of the league on goal difference from St Mirren.
Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr, Kusunga, Boyle, Ralph, Curran, Kamara, Woods (Spence 85), Calvin Miller, McGowan, Kenny Miller (c) (Källman 76). Unused Subs: Parish, Nabi, Inniss, Moore, Lambert.
Att:8,578
Ref: Alan Muir
Dundee 4, Hamilton Accies 0, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 05-December-18
Dundee started well and pushed Hamilton back, the players were really up for the battle. Hamilton had a half chance but their shot never troubled Jack Hamilton in the Dundee goal. Dundee took the lead on 26 minutes when the Accies failed to clear and Kamara picked up the loose ball and beat two men and passed to Kenny Miller who twisted to fire a shot high into the net for a superb goal.
It lifted Dundee and for the rest of the half they played some good football.
Second half and again Dundee started well and five minutes into the second half Dundee got the vital second goal that gave them some breathing space, allowing the fans to relax and get right behind the team. A Kenny Miller pass sent Martin Woods into the penalty area. He tried to set up McGowan but his effort was blocked. Tshiembe’s clearance went only as far as Kenny Miller, who took a touch and curled a scoring shot round Mucha from 25 yards.
The third goal arrive on 67 minutes when after a great run from Jesse Curran whose shot found the net via a deflection from a Accies defender to put Dundee firmly in control.
Goal number four arrived 10 minutes from full time. A Dundee attack had Hamilton in complete disarray and Kenny Miller made space for himself, again 25 yards out. The Dee skipper served up a reprise of his second goal, bending his low shot confidently into the same corner.
With the points secure for the Dark Blues and a richly deserved hat trick in the bag, Kenny Miller was withdrawn to a standing ovation.
Near the end Jack Hamilton made a great save from a Rakesh Bingham header. The game ended to send the Dundee fans home happy and it will give everyone at the club a big lift.
Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr, Kusunga, O’Dea, Ralph, Curran, Kamara, Woods (Spence 79), Calvin Miller (Lambert 81), McGowan, Kenny Miller (c) (Mendy 83). Unused Subs: Parish, Moussa, Inniss, Boyle.
Att: 4,426
Ref: John Beaton