St Mirren 2, Dundee 0, SMiSA Stadium Stadium, cinch Premiership, 07-February-24

Dundee made only one change from the Hearts game Curtis Main started his first game for the dark blues, he replaced Amadou Bakayoko, who was named as a substitute.

Both teams struggled to get going in this game with Dundee looking slow at times, after about 15 minutes it got better but they failed to feed the strikers with decent balls.

St Mirren then had a good spell and Carson had to make two good saves to keep the score 0-0. It was a scrappy games with not a lot for the fans on a cold night.

Then just before half time Dundee had a great chance when after good play put Beck through on the keeper, he was tackled but got his shot in which was just wide of the post.

Second half was much of the same as both teams struggled to score, st Mirren looked more likely when he hit on the break. Dundee made two changes when Zach Robinson replaced Curtis Main, then Scott Tiffoney replaced Michael Mellon, but Dundee still struggled to create anything in the Buddies’ penalty area. Ryan Astley also came on for his debut, replacing Lee Ashcroft in defence. 

Then St Mirren should have scored but they hit the top of the bar as it stayed 0-0, but on 71 minutes it was 1-0 when they scored with a powerful shot beat Carson who had got his hands on the ball. 

Ater 86 minutes St Mirren were reduced to 10 men when James Bolton flattened Owen Dodgson. He was given a straight red, which was confirmed following a VAR review. He had already been booked for an earlier foul, so the review was never going to keep him on the park.

Minutes late Saints broke quickly and they had the ball in the net with Dundee looking for offside, it looked on and after a check with VAR it was giving by the Referee to finish the game 2-0. 

St Mirren were the better side and it looked like Dundee were tired after 6 games in 18 days.

Dundee: Carson, Ashcroft (Astley 67), Shaughnessy (c), Dodgson, McGhee, Cameron (Mulligan 77), Boateng (Bakayoko 77), McCowan, Beck, Mellon (Tiffoney 67), Main (Robinson 58). Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Robertson, Donnelly, Sylla.

Referee: Steven McLean.

Att: 5,737

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Dundee 2, Hearts 3, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 3rd February 2024

Dundee made  two changes to the Dee team that drew at Pittodrie. Luke McCowan returned from suspension and Michael Mellon made his first start. They replaced Mo Sylla and Zach Robinson, who were on the bench.

Both teams were a big cagey in the opening spell of the game. Dundee did attack a couple of time but they failed to find a opening to trouble Hearts. They went close soon after when they hit the post. 

The Dark Blues first shot was a firmly struck volley by Amadou Bakayoko from Luke McCowan’s cross, but the shot was too close to keeper Zander Clark. Trevor Carson saved well from Alan Forrest after the Hearts wide man dribbled into the penalty area.

Dundee took the lead, somewhat against the run of play, after 26 minutes. A deep cross from left midfield by McCowan found Jordan McGhee  running in from the right and the wing back powered a header across Clark and inside the far post.

It gave every one a lift as Dundee looked much better as a team, playing some nice football. They had a couple of efforts saved. Carson was also pulled into action and saved twice as the half came to a close.

Second half and Dundee maybe should have scored but Ashcroft put his effort over the bar when it should have been on target. 

They payed the price when Hearts scored soon after when Forrest netted. Dundee came desperately close to an instant response. Beck burst to the byline and hit a low cross across goal. Lyall Cameron couldn’t reach the ball to turn it and the ball was scrambled round the post for a corner.

The Dee did regain the lead after 59 minutes. Bakayoko, McCowan and Cameron worked a slick move through the middle and Lyall Cameron had space to lash a beautiful 20 yard shot past Clark.

Dundee had a good spell pushing Hearts back as they played great football. Owen Dodgson came closest, from a Beck corner, but his header struck the post.

But then Hearts started to throw men forward and got a huge stroke of luck when Shankland’s shot on the turn from 18 yards struck Ashcroft, who was only a few feet away. The referee decided the ball hit the defender’s arm and awarded a penalty. Carson got a hand to Shankland’s spot kick but the ball ended up in the net off the inside of the post.

Dundee pushed forward again and Robinson missed a header which he put wide from six yards out. But Hearts scored again when Shankland beat Carson with a shot with 3 minutes to go normal time.

It was tough for Dundee to lose this game and the Penalty had a big change in the way the game ended. Dundee played well and can now carry this on at St Mirren next Wednesday.

Dundee: Carson, Ashcroft, Shaughnessy (c), Dodgson, McGhee, Cameron, Boateng, McCowan, Beck, Mellon (Robinson 65), Bakayoko, Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Sharp (gk), Astley, Tiffoney, Main, Mulligan, Robertson, Sylla.

Referee: Graham Grainger

Att: 7,506

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Aberdeen 1, Dundee 1, Pittodrie Stadium, cinch Premiership, 30th January 2024

Dundee made five changes to the team which faced Livingston on Saturday. Trevor Carson, Lyall Cameron, Malachi Boateng, and Zach Robinson came back into the starting eleven, as did Owen Beck following his return from Liverpool. Harry Sharp, Fin Robertson, Dara Costelloe and Scott Tiffoney moved onto the bench, and Luke McCowan was suspended. Michael Mellon missed out due to a slight knock.

The first 10 minutes little happened as both teams struggled to get going. But on 12 minutes Dundee were inches away from taking the lead. A good move put Robinson clear and his clever ball across the six yard box was just missed by Bakayou for a certain goal.

Aberdeen did have a wee spell on top but Trevor Carson does well to save in a couple of efforts. Dundee were doing well but gave away a soft penalty to give Aberdeen the chance to go ahead.

They did when Miovski scored with ease to take the crowd off ther back, at least Dundee got to half time only 1-0 down. 

At half time Josh Mulligan replaced Mo Sylla and immediately brought greater drive to the midfield with a series of sggressive runs through the middle. Owen Beck was playing further forward and moving infield. Dundee were now set up to attack the Aberdeen defence more convincingly.

Aberdeen scored another goal but it was ruled offside by VAR a break for Dundee for a change. Dundee came into the game more now and were looking good going forward. Then Lee Ashcroft was unluck with a header which was pushed over the bar.

But on 55 minutes it was 1-1 when Lee Ashcroft headed home from a corner taken by Beck. Dundee were well on to , and the rare attack from the Dons Dundee coped well under no real pressure.

Mulligan had a shot blocked as Dundee wnt for the winner, they made a couple more changes when  Scott Tiffoney and Dara Costelloe came on for Zach Robinson and Jordan McGhee. 

Dundee went close in the dying minutes when a great ball from Tiffoney found Beck but he put his shot just wide of the far post.

A good point for the Dark Blues and they could have won it in the second half when they played well for long spells.

Dundee: Carson, Ashcroft, Shaughnessy (c), Dodgson, McGhee (Costelloe 67), Sylla (Mulligan at half time), Cameron, Boateng, Beck, Robinson (Tiffoney 67), Bakayoko (Main 72). Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Sharp (gk), Astley, Robertson.

Referee: Nick Walsh

Att: 15,512

Transfers Update As The Window Closes......................

 More to come.................

Livingston Photos..................

 

Livingston 1, Dundee 4, Tony Macaroni Arena, cinch Premiership, 27th January 2024

Dundee made several changes to their team with Trevor Carson who  had a niggling injury which meant he wasn’t risked on an artificial pitch. He was replaced in goal by Harrison Sharp, while Fin Robertson, Mo Sylla and Scott Tiffoney came in for Lyall Cameron, Malachi Boateng and Zach Robinson, who were all on the bench.

Dundee started slowly and Livingston forced the early play with several corners which the defence managed to clear.,

After 15 minutes and Dundee placed some nice one touch football, and 4 minutes later it led to the first goal. McCowan played after good play from Tiffoney and Luke tried a quick pass to Costelloe in on goal. James Penrice intercepted, but turned the ball into the path of Amadou Bakayoko, who smashed a 12 yard shot past McGovern in the Livingston goal.

Dundee had a good spell of play and could have added more goals. But close to half time Livingston were awarded a penalty when Holt went down outside the box. It looked a free kick kick. But after VAR review the Referee pointed to the spot. Up stepped Shinnie but his spot kick was saved by Harrison Sharp to keep the score at 1-0 at half-time.

Second half and Dundee changed their system with Ryan Howley and Josh Mulligan coming on for Dara Costelloe and Fin Robertson. After a wee spell from the home team Dundee started to settle in and pushed for the second vital goal.

Then Ryan Howley got injured and was replaced by Malachi Boateng. Then Michael Mellon came on for Scott Tiffoney and it took him only two minutes to make his mark with a cool assist. Mellon ran into the penalty area onto a pass from McCowan. Instead of shooting he caught out the defence by rolling the ball back into the path of the better placed Luke McCowan who took a touch before passing his shot into the corner of the goal.

Soon after Luke McCowan was sent off for a silly tackle and seeing it was his second yellow card he had to go. 

Then more drama when Livingston were awarded another penalty it looked a good fair tackle but again VAR gave the spot kick. This time it was scored with ease. 

But a minute later it was 3-1 when after great work and play from Mellon he passes to Zach Robinson to score with a good finish. After that Sharp made a great save and followed it up with a good block to deny Livingston twice in a minute.

Then another quick break from Dundee and Michael Mellon  picked up the ball 25 yards from goal, shimmied across the face of the penalty area, and cracked a low shot inside McGovern’s right hand post. The flag went up for offside, but after a lengthy VAR review the goal stood, to the delight of Mellon and the Dees in the away stand.

Dundee seen out the last 10 minutes of injury time added on due to VAR and sealed a fine win for the dark blues. It also keeps my game record of games l have seen here in the league of never seeing Dundee lose. 

Dundee: Sharp, McGhee, Ashcroft, Shaughnessy (c), Dodgson, Robertson (Mulligan at half time) Sylla, Costelloe (Howley at half time (Boateng 59)), McCowan, Tiffoney (Mellon 60), Bakayoko (Robinson 71). Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Astley, Main, Cameron.

Referee: Ross Hardie

Att: 1,906

50 Years On ....................

 

Cammy Kerr Goes Out On Loan

Cammy Kerr has joined Inverness CT on loan until the end of the season. Cammy has been a great servant to Dundee Football Club and had his testimonial year last year which was celebrated with a testimonial match against Celtic in November 2023. 

Cammy made his competitive debut for Dundee at the age of 18 in January 2014, appearing from the bench as a second-half substitute against Livingston. In total Kerr has played 272 competitive matches for the club.

Cammy will return to the club as he has a year on his deal at Dens. 

Hearts 3, Dundee 2, Tynecastle, cinch Premiership, 23rd January 2024

 More to follow.................

Kilmarnock 2, Dundee 0, Rugby Park, Scottish Cup 4th Rd, 20th January 2024

Dundee made several changes to their team with Adam Legzdins and Lee Ashcroft came in for the injured Trevor Carson and Aaron Donnelly. Dara Costelloe made his debut, replacing the departed Owen Beck.

Dundee got of to woefully start losing a soft goal in the first minute when the ball should have been cleared. It got worse 2 minutes later when from a free kick Kilmarnock got their second goal when Marley Watkins headed home when the defence could have been tighter.

It gave dundee a massive mountain to climb and it was them that needed the next goal. They did have the ball in the net on six minutes when Luke McCowan shot home but the flag was up for offside. It looked tight but you have to get on with it.

After 37 minutes Dundee’s defence was disrupted when Adam Legzdins had to go off with an injury. Harrison Sharp came on to replace him. Losing a keeper is always worrying, but Sharp was impressively calm and safe for the remainder of the match.

At least Dundee had a go at Kilmarnock but failed to create anything clear as chances went. In first half injury time the Dark Blues put together their best move of the game when McCowan played neat exchanges with Josh Mulligan and Bakayoko to run clear, only to screw his shot wide.

Second half and it was much the same Kilmarnock happy enough to keep things tight and hit Dundee on the break. Dundee kept at it but too many long balls failed tp produce anything of note.

Curtis Main and Owen Dodgson came on for their debuts. Both fitted in, but the pattern of the game was already well set. Charlie Reilly put in a lively cameo for the last quarter of an hour, showing pace and skill to trouble Kilmarnock in wide areas, but the defence always dealt with his crosses.

So as the game ended Dundee were out the cup again early and we can only hope they push forward in the league games coming up.

Dundee: Legzdins (Sharp 37), Ashcroft, Shaughnessy (c), McGhee, Howley (Dodgson 57), Mulligan, Sylla, McCowan, Costelloe (Reilly 77), Tiffoney (Main 57), Bakayoko (Robinson 77). Unused Subs: Astley, Cameron, Robertson, Boateng.

Referee: Don Robertson

Att: 5,425

News From Dens Park.

Dundee have signed Owen Dodgson on loan from Burnley, the 20 year old left back has been on loan at Barnsley at the start of the season. He also played on loan to Rochdale during his time at Turf Moor. Owen will wear No 3 for the club.

Dundee have signed defender Ryan Astley from Everton for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half year deal. The 22 year old done well on loan at Accrington Stanley in League One. Dundee have watched Ryan for a wee while and Manager Tony Docherty feels he will fit into his squad.

Dundee have signed striker Curtis Main on a 18 month deal, he has played for Motherwell, Aberdeen and St Mirren before going to India in the summer. In England he played for Portsmouth and Middlesboro scoring 69 goals in 420 games during his career.

As expected with rumours Owen Beck has been recalled by Liverpool, his form and doing so well it was no surprize to fellow Dundee fans. Owen has been tremendous on and off the pitch and will have a big future ahead in the game. I will keep a eye out and hope he goes on to have a fine career. 

Dundee sign Dara Costelloe on loan from Burnley until the end  of the season. The  winger had been on loan at St Johnstone earlier in the season where he played 12 games scoring once.

Dara started his career at Galway United before he sined for Burnley where he made is debut against Huddersfield Town and made three appaerences for Burnley. He then joined Bradford City on loan and played 11 games. 

Kilmarnock 2, Dundee 2, Rugby Park, cinch Premiership, 30th December 2023

Dundee made four changes to their team when Josh Mulligan, Ryan Howley, Mohamed Sylla and Scott Tifffoney came in for Cammy Kerr, Lyall Cameron, Malachi Boateng and Zak Rudden, who were all named as substitutes.

The game started slowly and it was Killie had the first chance but Carson made a good save. The next 30 minutes Dundee took control and they played some nice football. 

It was no surprize when Luke McCowan scored it was a great goal he took the ball on the right from Josh Mulligan, burst infield past David Watons, and curled a beautiful low shot around keeper Will Dennis and inside the far post. 

Ryan Howley and then Scott Tiffoney went close to scoring the killer second goal. 

Second half and it started in the same mode and again when close to scoring. Then Killie woke up and went close twice, Dundee defended well and looked to see the game out. 

To try and bring more composure to the Dee midfield Malachi Boateng came on or Ryan Howley, with Josh Mulligan moving to right wing back.

Cammy Kerr came on for Mulligan to provide more experience in defence. But then lost a sloppy goal, and just after that Owen Beck hit the ball off the bar after a great run into the box.

Worst was to follow when Killie scored again what looked like the winner. But two minutes later Dundee forced a corner and Beck swung the ball in for Joe Shaughnessy a free header and the skipper powered home the equaliser to send the Dundee fans wild with Dee-Light.

Dundee: Carson, Shaughnessy (c), McGhee, Donnelly, Howley (Boateng 67), Mulligan (Kerr 82), Sylla, McCowan, Beck, Bakayoko, Tiffoney (Reilly 77). Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Rudden, Ashcroft, Cameron, Robertson, Lewis.

Referee: David Dickinson

Att: 5.780

Dundee 0, Celtic 3, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 26th December 2023

Dundee made two changes to the team that beat Ross County. Cammy Kerr came in for Ricki Lamie and played at right wing back with Jordan McGhee moving to central defence. Zak Rudden returned in attack replacing Zach Robinson who was on the bench.

Dundee's first chance was after 11 minutes when Cameron shot across the goal, after that they were pinned back by Celtic who controlled most of the next 30 minutes. They had a great chance but they shot wide of the goal when really they should have scored.

Second half and it much the same and Celtic scored their first after just seven minutes. Dundee did have a wee spell on the attack but McCowan's shot was just wide. 

Zach Robinson and Scott Tiffoney replaced the strikers who had worked hard with no reward. The change made no difference to the game.

Celtic scored again on 83rd minute and added a third goal in injury time to seal a 3-0 win. Dundee struggled and will have do better at Kilmarnock on Saturday.

Before the third goal Ryan Howley replaced the injured vRobinson, and Mo Sylla also came on for Malachi Boateng.

Dundee: Carson, Shaughnessy (c), McGhee, Donnelly, Kerr, Cameron (Robertson 73), Boateng (Sylla 84), McCowan, Beck, Bakayoko (Robinson 68 (Howley 84)), Rudden (Tifffoney 68). Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Ashcroft, Mulligan, Pineda.

Att: 9,144

Referee: Don Robertson

Ross County 0,Dundee 1, Global Energy Stadium, cinch Premiership, 16th December 2023

Dundee made two changes from the team that played Rangers last week. In attack Zach Robinson came in for Zak Rudden, who was on the bench. Owen Beck was fit and came back in at left wing back replacing Aaron Donnelly, who moved infield to take the place of the injured Antonio Portales in a central defensive role.

Ross County came close on 9 seconds when they tried to chip Carson from the half way line, both teams tried to score in the first 20 minutes with County going close twice. Thanks to Jordon McGhee who blocked a header at the back post and then stopped a certain goal when he cleared off the line. 

Dundee played some nice football but failed to give the strikers a decent clear chance as the first half came to a end with Murray forcing Carson into a good save.

Dundee threatened at the start of the second half. A neat passing move allowed Owen Beck to send Zach Robinson into the penalty area but his shot was blocked. County then had a dangerous few minutes with fast attacks down the left. They made a hash of trying to finish off the first two moves, but it took a fine tackle by Ricki Lamie to clear in the next attack.

Murray went close again with a header but missed the target, then Bakayoko came close when he  headed over from Beck’s wicked inswinging corner.

Josh Mulligan and Mo Sylla came on for Lyall Cameron and Malachi Boateng and gave the Dark Blues a greater physical presence in the midfield and that proved crucial in the frantic closing minutes. Zak Rudden then replaced Zah Robinson.

County then had a wee bit more play and went close to scoring but Trevor Carson made a double save to deny them. 

Six minutes of injury time were announced and Dundee went for the win. They had more control than County with their late attacks. Owen Beck almost scored a magnificent goal when he picked up a clearance from his corner. He dribbled into the penalty area, beating three men before his shot was cleared off the line.

At the end of those six added minutes Beck was fouled a yard outside the penalty area, in a perfect position for Luke McCowan. The midfielder duly took the kick and it was a beauty. He whipped his shot over the wall and off the post. The rebound cannoned back into the crowded goalmouth, off a defender and Joe Shaughnessy chested the ball into the back of the net.

Dundee fans went wild at the end and they deserve that they have been first class this season and backed the team. I missed the game due to Christmas shifts which were changed so l had to work, 

At least l get to the Aberdeen game next Saturday at Dens.

Massive win and three vital points for the club.

Dundee: Carson, Shaughnessy (c), Lamie, Donnelly, McGhee, Cameron (Mulligan 61), Boateng (Sylla 61), McCowan, Beck, Bakayoko (Reilly 90), Robinson (Rudden 75). Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Kerr, Tiffoney, Robertson, Howley.

Referee: Colin Steven

Att: 4,014

Rangers 3, Dundee 1, Ibrox, cinch Premiership, 09-December-23

Dundee made one change to their team when Ricki Lamie returning at centre back with Aaron Donnelly moving to left wing back to replace the injured Owen Beck.

Rangers were on the attack straight away when Carson had to make a save. Dundee then had a great chance when Cameron forced the Rangers goalie to save to give Dundee a corner. Cameron took the corner, a deep delivery. Lamie headed into the goalmouth and Amadou Bakayoko tucked the chance away from close range with only five minutes gone.

What followed was a Rangers attacking and they levelled the game on 20 minutes. Two minutes later  Sima got round Antonio Portales on the outside and Carson pushed the shot out for a corner. After the corner was cleared there was a lengthy VAR review which established that Aaron Donnelly had pulled Sima’s shirt. Tavernier scored from the resulting penalty.

Antonio Portales was injured in the lead up to the corner and was replaced by Cammy Kerr, who went to right back with Jordan McGhee switching to centre back.

Then after 34 minutes Rangers scored their third goal when Sima headed home to make the game harder for the dark blues. 

Carson had to save twice close to half time with Rangers hitting the woodwork as well, but then right on half time when  Jose Cifuentes received a yellow card for a foul on Bakayoko but it was changed to a red following a VAR review.

Second half and both teams made changes Scott Tiffoney and Charlie Reilly came on for Aaron Donnelly and Zak Rudden. Cammy Kerr moved to left back and Jordan McGhee replaced him at right back. Dundee were now lining up 4-3-3, with Tiffoney and Reilly the wide attacking players.

Although Dundee had more of the ball they failed to trouble the Rangers keeper and they were happy to hit Dundee on the break. 

McCowan and Cameron had efforts which went wide and the game finished in a 3-1 defeat. Next up is a trip to Ross County which is a hard game as usual.

Dundee: Carson, Portales (Kerr 26), Shaughnessy (c), Lamie, McGhee, Cameron, Boateng, McCowan, Donnelly (Tiffoney 51), Bakayoko (Robinson 68), Rudden (Reilly 51). Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Ashcroft, Mulligan, Robertson, Sylla.

Referee: Kevin Clancy

Att: 47,229

Motherwell Photos

 

Motherwell 3, Dundee 3, Fir Park, cinch Premiership, 2nd December 2023

Dundee started slowly as Motherwell looked more dangerous in the first 15 minutes. They scored on 6 minutes with a well taken goal. The ball went in off the post to Carson no chance of saving. 

After that Motherwell seemed to sit back and hit Dundee on the break, Dundee started knocking the ball about and looked more dangerous when attacking. 

They scored on the half hour mark when Lyall Cameron headed home after good play from Beck and the ball was knocked back in by Aaron Donnelly to set up the header. 

The Dark Blues took the lead four minutes later with a goal that was beautifully crafted and executed. From deep in midfield Lyall Cameron split Motherwell’s defence with a pass that sent Zak Rudden to the byline. He pulled a low cross to near post. Owen Beck was there to drag the ball back into space, losing the last defender, and knock the ball into the net.

Dundee were in total control of the game and should haved added to the score line. 

Second half and Dundee looked great in the first 10 minutes, but Motherwell forced a good save from Carson, but minutes later it was 2-2 to set up a thrilling finish to the game.

Then Motherwell was down to ten men when Paton was sent for a silly tackle on McCowan, Dundee pushed forward and had a few chances to score. 

Scott Tiffoney replaced Jordan McGhee. Josh Mulligan and Zach Robinson came on for Lyall Cameron and Zak Rudden.

It was all Dundee as the Dark Blues pushed for a winner. Shortly after coming on Mulligan blasted a decent chance over the bar after the ball broke to him. A minute later, with 88 minutes on the clock, the Dark Blues got the third goal they deserved.

Amadou Bakayoko raced into space down the right, and passed infield to Luke McCowan in the penalty area. The midfielder moved the ball on to Zach Robinson who took a touch and shot into the corner from eight yards. 

With 6 minutes of injury time Dundee pushed forward to totally killed the game, they almost did. But after wasting a free kick. Motherwell broke up the field slack play from Dundee allowed them to score in the last minute to make the game 3-3.

A good game of football but really Dundee need to finish games like this as the draw felt like a defeat at the end. 

Dundee: Carson, Portales, Shaughnessy (c), Donnelly, McGhee (Tiffoney 80), Cameron (Mulligan 85), Boateng, McCowan, Beck, Bakayoko, Rudden (Robinson 85). Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Kerr, Ashcroft, Robertson, Howley, Sylla.

Referee: Iain Snedden

Att: 4,239 

Dundee 1, Hibernian 2, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 25th November 2023

Dundee started with the same team which beat St Mirren 4-0. In this game they started slow and seemed to stand off Hibs in the first 15 minutes. 

Hibs scored after 16 minutes with a well worked goal on the break. At least this made Dundee attack more and they looked much better with McCowan had a couple of good efforts. 

Dundee had a lot of the ball in the last 20 minutes of the first half but failed to trouble Marshall in the Hibs goal.

Second half and Dundee started well and Beck had a great run then fouled to stop a great run. From the free kick McCowan's shot hit the wall. 

Then Hibs scored again from a corner was headed home. A simple goal to lose and made it harder to come back from 2 nil down.

Minutes later the goal scorer was sent off for a second booking when he fouled Beck. Soon after Dundee made aggressive attacking changes replacing Ricki Lamie with Charlie Reilly and then Lyall Cameron and Amadou Bakayoko with Scott Tiffoney and Zach Robinson. Reilly took up the right wing spot, with Tiffoney on the left. Dundee’s formation was basically 2-4-4. 

The new wide players, with Dundee pushing forward from midfield, stretched Hibs. Tiffoney hugged the left touchline allowing Owen Beck space to cut infield causing Hibs endless problems.

Then Antonio Portales missed a great chance when he missed a header from a Beck cross as Dundee came closer to scoring.

Then in 86 minutes Reilly cut in from the right and his pass across the penalty area gave Beck space to shoot. Bushiri blocked, but Owen Beck followed up to score through a crowd of players.

With around 10 minutes to go counting injury time Dundee pushed for the vital next goal. But they forced a few corners but the ball would not break for them and the game ended 2-1 defeat.

Dundee: Carson, Portales, Shaughnessy (c), Lamie (Reilly 70), McGhee, Cameron (Tifffoney 75), Boateng, McCowan, Beck, Bakayoko (Robinson 75), Rudden. Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Kerr, Robertson, Howley, Donnelly, Sylla.

Referee: Don Robertson

Att: 6,652