Dundee struggled from the start and it was QoS who were on top for more the first half. Dundee looked slow in defence and midfield. Maybe the winter break has not helped the players.
New keeper Seny Dieng kept out a header by Stephen Dobbie who had found space on the edge of the six yard box. Dundee’s best early moment came when when Nathan Ralph showed lovely footwork to get away from two defenders, but Kenny Miller’s shot from the cross was blocked.
The Doonhamers continued to have an edge over the Dee and deservedly took the lead after 27 minutes. Lyndon Dykes drove through the middle and set up Josh Todd to cross. His low ball across goal was perfect and Dobbie scored with ease. A poor goal to lose and it did not help the mood of the fans.
Dundee continued to struggle taking too long to move the ball forward, and with the Referee checking his watch Dundee levelled the game. Jesse Curran played a one two with McGowan and moved across the edge of the box to fire home from 16 yards to the the relieve of the Dundee fans.
Second half and Andy Dales came on for is debut, replacing Roarie Deacon who made little impact in the first half. The Doonhamers were the more dangerous side and went close twice around the hour mark. Josh Todd led a break and set up Dobbie, whose fierce shot was tipped over the bar by Dieng. Only a minute later Queens passed up a great double chance. Todd ran clear, but Dieng spread himself to block. Somehow Cammy Kerr managed to divert Todd’s follow up shot wide of the goal.
Andrew Nelson was the fourth player to make his debut when he came on for Craig Curran midway through the half. Within a minute he had Queens keeper Martin in trouble as they raced each other for a short back pass. The goalie got there first but smashed his clearance against Nelson and was relieved that the ball bounced wide of his goal.
The game ended 1-1 and I'm pretty glad that we are still in the cup. Queen of the South were much the better side and deserved to win.
The positives for Dundee is that keeper Seng Dieng had a good debut he looks pretty good and will offer competition to Jack Hamilton and Elliot Parish. Striker Andrew Nelson looks like he has pace and hopefully Himself and Andy Dales will settle quickly. We are weak in midfield and central defence. Let's hope Jim McIntyre can bring in a few more players before the transfer window shuts.
Dundee: Dieng, Kerr, Innis, Kusunga, Ralph, Jesse Curran, Woods, McGowan, Deacon (Dales at half time) Craig Curran (Nelson 64), Kenny Miller (c). Unused Subs: Parish, Källman, Jefferies, Moore, Lambert.
Att: 2,728.
Ref: Kevin Clancy.
