Dundee 2 – 0 Arbroath
The Lichties lost out in Dundee this afternoon with two second half goals from the hosts sealing the points.
Arbroath made one change from last weekend with James Craigen coming in for Bobby Linn.
Dundee made a bright start as they attacked the Bob Shankly stand but didn’t really capitalise on their advantage by testing Derek Gaston.
It was in fact Arbroath who had the first chance in the 14th minute as Michael McKenna struck a fine 25 yard drive towards goal which Dundee keeper Adam Legzdins did well to save.
Jason Thomson won Arbroath their second penalty in a week after he was quickest to the ball with Malachi Fagan-Walcott stepping on his foot and Referee Willie Collum pointed to the spot in the 32nd minute
Michael McKenna stepped up, but Legzdins guessed correctly and saved the penalty kick.
Jordan Marshall forced Derek Gaston into a save in the 36th minute when he struck from distance, then just before the break Jason Cummings missed a good chance pouncing on a blocked shot from Fagan-Walcott.
Half Time – Dundee 0 – 0 Arbroath
Dundee really should have opened the scoring just 5 minutes after the restart when the ball fell to Danny Mullen in the Arbroath box but he shot over from just 8 yards out.
Although Mullen would open the scoring just 5 minutes later. Paul McMullan managed to go past two Arbroath players down the wing before crossing into the box where Mullen headed the ball into the net despite a brave effort from Thomas O’Brien and Derek Gaston to keep the ball out.
The goal definitely got a reaction from Arbroath and the Lichties won a series of corners but really didn’t threaten the Dundee goal.
Lewis Moore replaced Ben Williamson in the 64th minute as Arbroath tried to inject more pace into the attack.
A Dale Hilson free kick in the 67th minute whizzed past Legzdins far post after James Craigen was fouled by substitute Charlie Adam.
Bobby Linn came on for Michael McKenna in the 74th minute as Arbroath looked for inspiration from their substitute.
Max Anderson doubled Dundee’s lead in the 82nd minute after the ball wasn’t properly cleared. Paul McMullan was again the architect and Anderson was in the right place to tuck the ball into the net.
Arbroath’s only remaining chance of the game was from another corner kick but Jason Thomson’s header was over the bar.
Full Time – Dundee 2 – 0 Arbroath
A disappointing result despite a good performance but proof again that the Scottish Championship is ruthless and highlights the fine margins between winning and losing.
The team are already looking forward and know that they will have to rally again into next weekend.
C’mon the Lichties
Dundee
13 – Adam Legzdins
6 – Malachi Fagan-Walcott (Fisher 64)
9 – Danny Mullen (Adam 56)
10 – Paul McGowan (c)
11 – Declan McDaid
14 – Lee Ashcroft
16 – Christie Elliott
18 – Paul McMullan
23 – Jordan Marshall
24 – Max Anderson
35 – Jason Cummings (Sow 72)
Substitutes
2 – Cammy Kerr
8 – Shaun Byrne
17 – Jonathan Afolabi
21 – Osman Sow – 35; 72nd
26 – Charlie Adam – 9; 56th
29 – Sam Fisher – 6; 64th
1 – Jack Hamilton (GK)
Yellow Cards – Anderson 34, Adam 67, Sow 88
Goals – Mullen 55, Anderson 82
Arbroath
1 – Derek Gaston
2 – Jason Thomson
3 – Colin Hamilton
4 – Ricky Little
5 – Thomas O’Brien (c)
8 – Michael McKenna (Linn 74)
9 – Dale Hilson
12 – Scott Stewart
18 – Ben Williamson (Moore 64)
19 – Jack Hamilton (Doolan 79)
28 – James Craigen
Substitutes
6 – Mark Whatley
7 – David Gold
11 – Bobby Linn – 8; 74th
14 – Kris Doolan – 19; 79th
16 – Lewis Moore – 18; 64th
22 – Carlo Pignatiello
21 – Scott Gallacher (GK)
Yellow Card – Thomson 40
Half Time Match Stats
Possession – Dundee 66% – 34% Arbroath
Total Shots – Dundee 4 – 3 Arbroath
On Target – Dundee 1 – 2 Arbroath
Corners – Dundee 3 – 1 Arbroath
Fouls Committed – Dundee 6 – 7 Arbroath
Full Time Match Stats
Possession – Dundee 59% – 41% Arbroath
Total Shots – Dundee 10 – 5 Arbroath
On Target – Dundee 3 – 2 Arbroath
Off Target – Dundee 5 – 2 Arbroath
Blocked – Dundee 2 – 1 Arbroath
Corners – Dundee 3 – 8 Arbroath
Fouls Committed – Dundee 9 – 11 Arbroath
Officials;
Referee – William Collum
Assistant Referee 1 – Alan Mulvanny
Assistant Referee 2 – Elliott Husband Powton
