Both teams had to wait around 3-4 minutes after the game was delayed after the away support threw balls on to the pitch. After it was cleared the game got underway.
Dundee made two changes when Paul Digby and Drey Wright came in for Yan Dhanda and Finlay Robertson, also Dundee played 5 at the back.
Dundee started well and attacked from the off, which was good to see. They could have scored on 10 minutes when Westley was the unlucky when the ball fell not too kindly.
Cameron Congreve put in a dangerous cross which was missed by Murray and Westley. The Dark Blues were ultimately rewarded for their persistence. Congreve’s corner delivery into the Celtic box was met by Clark Robertson , whose fine guided header into the bottom left corner gave Dundee a well-deserved lead in the 18th minute.
Celtic hit back but Tierney put the ball wide of the post when in a good position. Celtic did push Dundee back a bit, but they failed to posed the Dundee defence any problems. Ethan Hamilton had a shot after a good run.
As the first half drew to a close, the Dark Blues launched into another fantastic counterattack. Drey Wright won the ball back outside of the Dundee box, allowing midfield-engine Hamilton to lead a break. A good ball released Congreve on the right-hand side, whose driven cross met the feet of Westley, who shot was turned in by Celtic’s Cameron Carter-Vickers and sent Dens Park into jubilation.
Second half and as expected Celtic pushed for a goal to get back into the game. Dundee defended well and hit on the break with good pace and passing movements.
Ash Hay headed just wide of the post after he had replaced Simon Murray early in the second half.
Celtic were awarded a penalty after the ball hit Digbys arm in the box, after a VAr check it was ruled out as the ball had hit Digby's face and it was ruled out by the Referee. It was a big bonus for Dundee, they kept at it and they all worked hard.
As the game came to an end it took a great save from Jon McCracken to deny Celtic a certain goal he tipped ball over the bar.
As the final whistle blew it was very happy Dundee fans who went home with big smiles on their faces. Next up is Falkirk away next Saturday.
Dundee: McCracken, Wright (Ingram 86’), Astley, Clark Robertson, Graham, Samuels, Digby, Hamilton, Congreve, Murray (c) (Hay 57’), Westley (F. Robertson 75’). Unused Subs: O’Hara (gk), Donnelly, Acquah, Yogane, Dhanda, Jones
Referee: Matthew Macdermid.
Att: 8,318
