Match Report: Dundee vs Aberdeen

Dundee reignited their season as they climbed off the bottom of the table with a 2-1 win over Aberdeen.

Goals from Leigh Griffiths and Luke McCowan ensured James McPake would leave Dens Park the happier of the two under pressure managers, as Cristian Ramirez’s consolation was not enough for Glass.

The home team started the brighter of the pair as Gary Woods was called into action with just seconds on the clock. Shaun Byrne stinging the hands of the Aberdeen number one from 25 yards.

After a slow start, Stephen Glass’ Dons grew into the match, coming narrowly close to opening the scoring on a number of occasions. Just four minutes after half time, the breakthrough came the way of the home side. Beating the offside trap, Leigh Griffiths found himself through on goal from a long ball. Using his experience to stay composed, he calmly tucked the ball under Woods to open the scoring. In the 62nd minute Dees fans were in dreamland as their lead was doubled. Picking up the ball on the edge of the box, Luke McCowan curled expertly, low into the left bottom corner, giving Woods no chance. However, the two-goal lead was short lived as Aberdeen were back in the game just five minutes later. Jack Mackenzie’s inch perfect cross across the face of goal beat the stretching hand of Adam Legzdins leaving Cristian Ramirez the simple task of tapping into an empty net.

Five minutes from time, Dundee were dealt a huge blow as Shaun Byrne was stretchered off and taken to hospital with a serious knee injury, later confirmed by James McPake. Soon after, Dundee’s job was made even harder as manager McPake was sent off in added time after being adjudged to have pushed MacKenzie to the ground in a touchline scuffle.

Despite the late push Dundee held on to their lead, climbing into 11 th place, three points above Ross County. Stephen Glass exited the pitch via a police escort with many furious Aberdeen fans showing their frustration after the final whistle.