But in a space of 5 minutes Arbroath scored twice. They were both poor ones to lose and worse was to fo;;ow when Ben Williamson was sent off for a second yellow card.
Dundee did try and keep playing football and they missed a few chances before Paul McMullen scored just before half time after he took a pass from Zak Rudden to score a fine goal.
Second half and after Cammy Kerr hit the side netting they got a penalty after a hand ball in the box, up stepped Zak Rudden to score with a fine finish. But in the next minute is was 3-2 Arbroath when they scored again from a cross ball.
It gave Dundee a mountain to climb and Arbroath sealed the game when they scored again. Ryan Sweeney had a goal chalked off at 3-2 for offside just before the 4th goal.
Dundee kept going to the end but they well beaten today, hopefully they can bounce back on Friday when they travel to Kirkcaldy to face Raith Rovers. Got my ticket today so will make that game.
Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr (French 72), Sweeney (c), Ashcroft, Marshall, McMullan, McGhee (Byrne 83), Williamson, McCowan (Jakubiak 72), Robertson (Anderson 83), Rudden (Sheridan 72). Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Cameron, Osei, Grayson.
Referee: Scott Lambie
Att: 5,930
