Dundee's line-up had four changes. Trevor Carson, Ryan Astley, Scott Fraser and Fin Robertson came in for their their first starts in the league this season. They replaced Jon McCracken, Antonio Portales and Scott Tiffoney, who were on the bench, and the suspended Mo Sylla.
Motherwell had the first chance but Zach Robinson's shot failed to trouble Carson. Dundee then made sure that the midfield got together more and stopped Motherwell getting many chances.
They started to play some neat football passing the ball about well. Ryan Astley blasted high over the bar when Murray headed down from a corner. A lovely pass by Clark Robertson sent Lyall Cameron away down the left. Murray’s first touch from Cameron’s low cross was poor and Well scrambled clear.
But it paid off on 38 minutes when Cameron won the ball on the edge of the penalty area as Well tried to clear. He set up Ziyad Larkeche to cross. Murray’s diving header was blocked. The ball came back to Lyall Cameron who shot home with a fine finish.
The Steelmen made a few changes at half-time, but Dundee were in total control, Main had a shot saved and Murray put one just past the post.
Trevor Carson had to make only one save that was more than routine. Lennon Miller got plenty of power into a shot from 25 yards, but the Dee keeper beat it away confidently.
Scott Tiffoney replaced Lyall Cameron, and then Scott Fraser was substituted after receiving treatment. Antonio Portales came on as a straight replacement in central midfield.
Motherwell had a wee ten minutes spell but Dundee were in no danger on losing a goal.
Dundee deserved the win today and it capped off a fine day at Fir Park.
Dundee: Carson (c), Astley, Koumetio, Clark Robertson, Ingram, Cameron (Tiffoney 71), Fraser (Portales 76), Fin Robertson, Larkeche, Murray (Palmer-Houlden 80), Main. Unused Subs: McCracken (gk), Sharp (gk), Mulligan, Adewumi, Braybrooke, Vetro.
Referee: Euan Anderson
Att: 5,084
