Dundee 4, Hibernian 1, Dens Park, William Hill Premiership, 23rd November-2024

Dundee made four changes to the Dee’s starting eleven. Trevor Carson, Antonio Portales, Billy Koumetio, and Fin Robertson came in for Jon McCracken, Ryan Astley, Ziyad Larkeche, and Seun Adewumi.

Hibs got off to a flying start whwn they scored in the first minute, good wing play and the cross was  swept into the net for a dream start.

Hibs had two more efforts in what was a tough opening tens minute for the dee. Clark Robertson was forced off injured and Ryan Astley came on.

In thr next minute Hibs were down to 10 men after a high tackle from Obita on Sylla. Dundee immediately settled and started to keep possession and pose problems for Hibs’ defence. A cross by Astley struck the post as Hibs looked increasingly vulnerable.

In 26 minutes it was 1-1 good wing play from Fin Robertson and his cutback was finely put away by Jordan McGhee for a fine goal.

It was all Dundee now as Hibs had totally fallen out of the game. A great run and cross from Mulligan and Seb Palmer-Houlden thumped a header against the crossbar.

Two minutes later another great run by Mulligan created space for Lyall Cameron to shoot from 16 yards, but Bursik made a terrific save to stop the ball finding the far corner. The second goal was delayed only by a few seconds, however. Fin Robertson’s corner to the near post was met by Portales’s glancing header and the ball struck the back of Nectarios Triantis's head and flew into the top corner.

Then in injury time Dundee scored again when a pass back and the Hibs keeper make a big mistake with Palmer-Holden and Murray bearing down on the mistake. It was Seb Palmer-Holden who won the ball and got the vital touch to score the vital third goal.

Second half and after Hibs had a shot at goal, it was all Dundee. The midfield of Cameron, Mulligan and Robertson were superb. Lyall Cameron came close again but his shot just dropped over the bar. 

Sammy Braybrooke and Ethan Ingram replaced Mo Sylla and Josh Mulligan for the last 20 minutes of play.

Curtis main came on as well replacing Fin Robertson. Dundee were still attacking and it paid off when a fine pass from Cameron to Curtis Main to beat the offside trap and he drilled the ball home to score to make it 4-1.

That was that and a vital three points for the Dark Blues. As storm Bert has been hitting the United Kingdom just now. I think Storm Dee hit the Hibee's today.

Dundee: Carson (c), Portales, Koumetio, Clark Robertson (Astley 9), Mulligan (Ingram 73), Cameron, McGhee, Sylla (Braybrooke 73), Fin Robertson (Main 87), Palmer-Houlden, Murray. Unused Subs: McCracken (gk), Sharp (gk), Tiffoney, Adewumi.

Referee: Nick Walsh

Att: 5,310

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Aberdeen 4, Dundee 1, Pittodrie Stadium, William Hill Premiership, 09-November-24

Dundee made two changes when Jordan McGhee and Josh Mulligan kept their places after coming off the bench last week to turn the game around against Kilmarnock. Ethan Ingram and Antonio Portales moved to the bench as Dundee switched to a formation with four at the back. 

Dundee started veryn brightly and knocked the ball about well playing from the back. Aberdeen came forward as well and Clark Robertson had to clear a dangerous low ball from Graeme Shinnie. Ester Sokler headed yards wide from a promising free kick by Leighton Clarkson.

Jon McCracken had to save twice from Duk. The first was a straightforward block of a shot from a tight angle. The second one was more demanding. McCracken beat away a well struck shot from 18 yards after Duk cut in from the right.

After that short spell of danger from Aberdeen the game swung in the favour of the Dark Blues who were the more composed side. Lyall Cameron’s pass sent Simon Murray into the penalty area and the striker got his shot away at the second attempt with Mitov saving.

Just before half time Simon Murray was pulled back and the referee gave Dundee a penalty. After a few minutes Simon Murray stepped up and his spot kick was saved to deny Dundee a well deseved lead at half-time.

Second half and the game swung Aberdeen's way and they scored twice to lead 2-0. Dundee came back into it and had a few chances. 

Scott Tiffoney and Ethan Ingram came on for Seun Adewumi and Jordan McGhee after 64 minutes. Tiffoney made a lively contribution and he provided the assist for the goal that gave the Dark Blues fleeting hope with 70 minutes gone. The winger sent over a perfect cross from the left for Simon Murray  to score with a lovely glancing header inside the far post.

But as it happens some times Dundee gave away a very soft goal a simple ball through the middle and it was 3-1 to the Dons. At least Dundee kept attacking but the game was over. 

Aberdeen scored again to make it look a totally different game and make the final score was 4-1.

Dundee: McCracken, McGhee (Ingram 64), Astley, Clark Robertson, Larkeche (Koumetio 79), Cameron, Sylla, Mulligan (Fin Robertson 90) Palmer-Houlden, Murray (c) (Main 90), Adewumi (Tiffoney 64). Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Braybrooke, Portales.

Att: 19,274.

Referee: David Dickinson. 

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Dundee 3, Kilmarnock 2, Dens Park, William Hill Premiership, 03-November-24

Dundee made two changes to the team that played Celtic on Wednesay. Seb Palmer-Houlden and Seun Adewumi came in for Josh Mulligan and Fin Robertson, who were named as substitutes. It was Adewumi’s first start for the Dee.

The first 20 minutes was end to end with both teams moving and passing the ball about, Dundee's only real chance was a Palmer-Houlden header which was well wide of the target.

But it was Killie who took the lead with a easy finish for Anderson when Jon McCracken fumbed a cross. Dundee at least attack and had a few efforts at goal which was blocked or saved. 

Seun Adewumi went close from Simon Murray’s cut-back, but his shot flashed narrowly wide and into the side netting.

But again Dundee got caught a cross was headed home by Armstrong who seemed to get a free header to make the score 2-0 Kilmaernock. 

But at least Dundee got back into the a few minutes later when good play from Adewumi who's cross was headed home by Seb Palmer-Houlden for a vital goal before half-time.

Second half and both teams attacked to try and finish the game, for Dundee it was to get level. Dundee made two changes at half time. Jordan McGhee and Josh Mulligan replaced Ethan Ingram amd Lyall Cameron.

And it the subs who linked up to set up Jordan McGhee to head home to level the score at 2-2. Dundee went for the winner and pushed forward with a few attacks.

Seun Adewumi had a fine 60 minutes but he pulled up while attacking and, after treatment, was replaced by Scott Tiffoney.

Tiffoney ran onto a header by Palmer-Houlden and his angled shot sailed agonisingly the wrong side of the post.

Tiffoney looked sure to have an open goal when Palmer-Houlden sent a hard and low cross into the goalmouth, but a desperate blocking clearance denied him. Dundee came straight back at Killie and McCrorie pulled off a terrific save to keep out Larkeche’s fierce shot.

Kilmarnock had a wee spell but Dundee held firm and in injury time they scored the winner. Great run and play from Josh Mullighan he then set to Ziyad Larkechie who had made a great run from the half way line to pass the ball into the net.

Killie kicked off and soon after the Referee blew his whistle to end the game. Three vital points for Dundee today and next up is a visit to Pittodrie to face Aberdeen.

Dundee: McCracken, Astley, Clark Robertson (Koumetio 84), Portales, Ingram (McGhee at half time), Cameron (Mulligan at half time), Sylla, Larkeche, Palmer-Houlden, Murray (c), Adewumi (Tiffoney 64). Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Main, Fin Robertson, Braybrooke, Vetro.

Referee: Dan McFarlane. 

Att: 5,014

Celtic 2, Dundee 0, Celtic Park, William Hill Premiership, 30th October 2024

Dundee made three changes from Saturday’s line-up. Jon McCracken replaced the injured Trevor Carson in goal. Antonio Portales came into central defence and Josh Mulligan into midfield with Billy Koumetio and Curtis Main named on the bench.

Dundee had a great chance to take the lead in the first half when Fin Robertson’s free kick from the right was nodded down by Clark Robertson and Antonio Portales’s shot was kept out at full stretch by Schmeichel.

Dundee settled in and worked hard to stop Celtic who had a few good chances, Jon McCracken made a good save using hiss foot to block.

Dundee got to half-time in no danger when Celtic struggled to open the scoring.

Second half and McCracken made a few saves, the pick was a diving one to deny Palma’s volley and then recovered quickly enough to block Kyago’s close range follow up.

But they scored on the hour when Johnston nipped in at near post to score a well taken goal. Dundee had a rare attack but failed to score. Seven minutes later it was 2-0 from the penalty spot when Portales was adjudged to pull Kyogo's shirt. 

It looked very soft but Engels scored and that ended the game. For Dundee the only bonus was the younger players to play at Celtic Park.

Dundee: McCracken, Ingram, Astley, Clark Robertson, Portales, Larkeche, Cameron (Braybrooke 85), Sylla, Mulligan, Fin Robertson, Murray (c) (Palmer-Houlden 68). Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Adewumi, Koumetio, McGhee, Main, Vetro.

Referee: Ross Hardie

Att: 58,751