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The New Saints 0, Dundee 3, Park Hall Stadium, SPFL Trust Trophy, 23-September-22

Dundee made six changes to the team that would face The New Saints in the SPFL Trust Trophy. Adam Legzdins, Cammy Kerr, Paul McGowan, Max Anderson, Lyall Cameron and Cillian Sheridan came in for Harry Sharp, Tyler French, Ryan Sweeney, Joe Grayson, Josh Mulligan and Zach Robinson.

Dundee started well and Lyall Cameron forced a good save from Connor Roberts in the home goal, Paul McGowan forced a even better save soon after as Dundee looked to take the lead. 

The New saints had struggled but came into the game and matched Dundee but both teams failed to get the vital first goal. After 34 minutes Paul McMullan went off injured being replaced by Zach Robinson.

Dundee started the second half in good form and took the lead when Roberts failed to clear and Jordan Marshall raced to nutmeg Danial's and his cross was headed home by Cillian Sheridan it took a slight deflection going in but it put Dundee ahead in the cup tie.

The game was well in Dundee's control three minutes later when good quick move and passes from Anderson , Williamson and Sheridan the ball fell to Robinson who fed Kerr to shoot and Lyall Cameron finished the job for a fine goal.

The next 20 minutes were all Dundee , but they failed to add to the scoreline. TNS had a wee spell and Legzdins saved well and they also hit the bar. 

Zak Rudden and Luke Strachan came on near the end and it was Luke's debut for the first team.

In injury time Dundee scored their third goal when Robinson broke quickly and set up Max Anderson who finished to score a fine gaol.

Dundee were well in control and the fans who travelled down would go home happy.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, McGhee (c), Ashcroft, Marshall (Sweeney 74), Williamson (Robertson 83), McGowan, Anderson, McMullan (Robinson 34), Cameron (Strachan 83), Sheridan (Rudden 74) 

Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Sharp (gk), French.

Dundee 2, Inverness CT 3, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 17th September 2022

Dundee made a good start to the game and went close when the ball was cleared off the line. It looked like a hand ball but the referee did not see it that way. 

Dundee did take the lead on 12 minutes when Ryan Sweeney got the fianal touch when the ball fell nicely after a corner from Grayson. 

Inverness CT levelled a few minutes later with a finely taken goal but it looked bad from Dundee's point of view. Dundee kept up the pressure and had some chances but failed to take them.

Right on half time the visitors took the lead from the penalty spot after Sharp had fouled in the box. 

The second half started well and within 11 minutes  Dundee levelled when  Joe Grayson touched the ball home after a good shot from McMullen. Midfielder Paul McGowan made all the difference after coming on for the second half, he replaced Ben Williamson.

Soon after Ashcroft was unlucky when his effort was cleared off the line. Mulligan and McMullan were denied by the ICT keeper who made good saves.

But the game was won by Inverness CT scored with six minutes to go after a slick move. Dundee's game was over when Ryan Sweeney was sent off after a silly foul earned a second yellow card.

Dundee: Sharp, French, Sweeney (c), Ashcroft, Marshall, Williamson (McGowan 55), McGhee, Grayson, McMullan, Mulligan (McGinn 69), Robinson (Rudden 69). Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Kerr, Sheridan, Anderson, Cameron, Strachan.

Att: 4,396

Referee: Peter Stuart

Dundee 3, Queens Park 0, Dens Park, cinch Championship, 3rd September 2022

Dundee made one change to the team Jordan McGhee replacing Ryan Sweeney due to suspension. Both teams started well and Dundee looked in the mood. Queens Park knocked the ball about nicely but failed in the last bit to be really dangerous.

Dundee came close when Mulligan had a shot blocked and Kerr headed over the bar, the queens keeper then had a good save fom a Cameron effort to deny Dundee taking the lead.

Dundee took the lead soon after when Robinson was fouled in the box, the Referee took his time and it was clear he had give a penalty. He did and Zack Robinson stepped up to score with ease. 

Both teams had chances and it was a minute from half time when Zack Robinson scored a wonderful goal he picked the ball up in space and from 30 yards smashed a superb shot into Ferrie’s top right corner.  A great strike one to remember for years to come.

Second half and Dundee took control of the game and could have scored four or five on the day. Just before the hour Dundee made a triple substitution. Paul McGowan, Niall McGinn and Zak Rudden came on for Lyall Cameron, Paul McMullan and Zach Robinson, who all received warm applause as they left the field.

Dundee made it 3-0 when Zak Rudden forced the ball home after the first effort was saved. it put the game to bed and the three points was sealed. 

It's been a good week for the dark blues and two 3-0 wins are good for the team, next up is the trip to Cove Rangers next Friday.

Dundee: Sharp, French, McGhee (c), Ashcroft, Kerr, Williamson (Anderson 78), Grayson

McMullan (McGinn 59), Cameron (McGowan 59), Mulligan, Robinson (Rudden 59 (Robertson 85)) 

Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Strachan.

Referee: Grant Irvine

Att: 4,176

Dundee 3, Falkirk 0, Dens Park, League Cup, 30th August 2022

Dundee made a few changes for the League Cup tie, Lee Ashcroft started for the first time since March. Ben Williamson, Zach Robinson and Lyall Cameron also started. These four replaced Jordan Marshall, Luke McCowan and Zak Rudden, who were injured, and Paul McGowan, who was on the bench.

Dundee had a few early chances Zach Robinson's shot was saved and Cammy Kerr hit the side netting. On the break Falkirk looked good and quick but they failed to create anything in the first half hour. Just after this they went close when Lee Ashcroft was able to clear a cross and it hit the post.

Second half and Dundee started well and looked much better and it was no surprize when they scored a good goal. Zach Robinson played a fine pass when gave Lyall Cameron a chance and the youngster finished well to score his third goal in this cup. 

Falkirk came back and they had a few good moves but failed to test Harry Sharp in the Dundee goal. Dundee then lost midfielder Joe Grayson to injury, he was replaced by Jordan McGhee.

Falkirk then put two dangerous crosses into the box but their strikers failed to get a good touch to score, they payed the price when Dundee got the second goal. From Paul McMullan's corner Lee Ashcroft powered home a great header to score a fine goal.

It finished the game as a contest and Dundee added a third when the ball was handled on the line. Up stepped Zach Robinson to score from the penalty spot with ease.

A fine win for Dundee and good to have a clean sheet. Next up is Queens Park at Dens this Saturday. 

Dundee: Sharp, rench (Robertson 90), Sweeney (c), Ashcroft (Anderson 90), Kerr, Williamson, Grayson (McGhee 72), McMullan, Cameron (McGowan 90), Mulligan (McGinn 78), Robinson. Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Strachan.

Referee: Colin Steven 

Att: 3,195