Dundee defeat Dundee United through a first half strike by Ashley Hay in the Dundee derby.
Dundee United had a great early chance but Max Watters blocking his team-mates strike preventing the hosts firing ahead.
Keresztes almost had Dundee United ahead, a header from close range but being tipped over by Jon McCracken in goals.
Dundee nearly went ahead, a wonderful free-kick into the box by Dhanda but Koumetio flashed his header just wide of goal to keep the match goalless.
A very end-to-end start but neither side able to break the deadlock. Both sides looking really lively in the early stages with challenges flying in.
Dundee had a major chance to fire ahead, Graham with a ball into the back post which was met by Koumetio who took an extra touch which rattled the side netting. Moments on, Dundee should’ve scored again as Yogane smashed a ball in but Astley who took the shot fired well over.
Dundee were awarded a dangerous free-kick just outside the box after a foul on Yogane, Yan Dhanda took the strike on but smashed into the wall which fell to Congreve who fired into the stands.
Camara unleashed a strike from distance following a throw-in but his effort fires too high.
Sapsford had a chance after 35 mins, a strike from close range which was spilt by McCracken with Watters racing to the ball but McCracken managing to save himself and collect the ball.
Ashley Hay was close for Dundee, a strike from distance which flew high and wide despite Congreve being wide and open on the right-hand side.
Dundee went ahead late first half, a darting run by Ashley Hay who found himself through on goal which struck it past Dave Richards to put the visitors in front.
Into the second half, the home side started to show signs of a goal as Camara from distance took on a strike which was blocked.
After brilliant play, Fatah had a chance from the flank but his effort was too high to cause any issues.
Despite Dundee United dominating, Dundee were unlucky not to double the advantage, Jones from the edge of the box well stopped with goal-scorer, Hay striking the follow-up but a good stop by Richards.
Camara had a massive chance inside the box with his volley being well blocked which was eventually cleared.
Luca Stephenson had a fantastic chance, a tame effort from close range which looked to be set to go in but McCracken was down well to deny the ex-Liverpool man.
Sapsford shortly later should’ve had the game level, Fatah with a pass into the striker who didn’t unleash first time making it a simple stop for the Dundee number one.
Poor play by both Keresztes and Sibbald allowed young Finlay Robertson in but his effort being stopped by Dave Richards in goal which could’ve easily been the nail in the coffin in this game.
Dundee regained the bragging rights with after edging past United with a late first-half strike by Ashley Hay for the visitors. A deserved victory in the derby for Dundee as they pick up a valuable three points on their short travel across the road.
Dundee United:
Richards (6), Esselink (6), Iovu (6), Camara (7), Sapsford (6), Ferry (6), Sibbald (5), Fatah (7), Stephenson (7), Keresztes (7), Watters (7).
Substitutes: Graham (6), Trapanovski (6), Stirton (6), Dolcek (6).
Dundee:
McCracken (7), Astley (7), Koumetio(7), Wright (7), Hay (9), Yogane (8), Congreve (7), Dhanda (8), Graham (7), Jones (7), Hamilton (7).
Substitutes: F. Robertson (7), Samuels (6), Digby (6).
