Dundee went close in the opening minute when Rudden's shot clipped the top of the bar, but a few minutes later they went ahead from the penalty spot after great play from Paul McMullan was fouled in the box. Up stepped Zak Rudden to score the keeper got his hands on the power but the powerful shot beat him for a vital goal.
Dundee settled early and played some nice football and increased their score when a Luke McCowan cross was easily knocked home by Zak Rudden for his second goal.
Dundee were in total control and could have added to the score with three good chances, they made half time okay. Falkirk struggled so far in the game.
Second half and Falkirk made two chamges and they looked a lot better and attacked Dundee in which they defended well enough. Dundee had chances on the break and could haved added goals.
Josh Mulligan and Max Anderson came off the bench to replace Paul McMullan and Lyall Cameron midway through the second half, bringing fresh energy to the Dee attacks. They were joined by Alex Jakubiak, replacing Zak Rudden who limped off after a heavy tackle.
Dundee finished the game with a third goal after a good move the ball was knocked back to Fin Robertson who curled the ball home for a superb goal.
Both teams had chances and Dundee made two more changes to the team as they ran down the clock.
Dundee: Legzdins, French, Sweeney (c), Ashcroft, Kerr, Robertson, Grayson (Osei 85), McMullan (Mulligan 65), Cameron (Anderson 65), McCowan (Sheridan 85), Rudden (Jakubiak 75).
Unused Subs: Sharp (gk).
Referee: Calum Scott
Att: 1,700
