Dundee started well in the first 20 minutes and Mulligan was unlucky with a shot, Mullen and Mulligan both missed a dangerous cross. Soon after Sweeney headed wide of the post, it was a good chance.
After this Dumbarton came into the game but lucky for Dundee they defended well and no real clear cut chance came along for the Sons. Jordan McGhee was unlucky with a long range shot which the keeper had to tip over the ball.
Just before half time Dumbarton were down to ten men when Ross MacLean received a straight red card, after a off the ball swipe at Cammy Kerr who went down to the ground.
Second half and a few changes were made as Dundee went into a 3-5-2 formation with Leigh Griffiths and Paul McMullan replacing Paul McGowan and Jordan McGhee.
It changed the game as Dundee went forward and looked better as a team. Griffiths had a half chance and got his shot in, done well as the pass was too slow to the striker. Soon after and Charlie Adam replaced Josh Mulligan who had played well.
Dundee finally took the vital lead on 63 minutes when the Referee pointed to the spot after a cross from Max Anderson was struck Sam Muir's arm. It did look soft but Dundee fans won't complain.
Leigh Griffth's scored from penalty spot to get the vital goal, the keeper got a good hand on the ball, but it was not enough.
Dundee looked to get the next goal and Cammy Kerr headed wide from the centre of the goal. Dumbarton battled to the end but never looked like scoring.
So good to be in the next round and we wait to see who we get in the next round.
Best player for me was Ryan Sweeney who played well, and good to see goal keeper Ian Lawlor having a good debut for the club.
Dundee: Lawlor, Elliott, Sweeney, McGhee (McMullan at half time), Kerr, Byrne, McCowan, Mulligan (Adam 59), Anderson, McGowan (Griffiths at half time), Mullen. Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Sharp (gk), Fontaine, Jakubiak, McDaid, Robertson.
Att. 1,198
Referee: Colin Steven
