28/08/99 Motherwell 0 Dundee 2
By Dundeefc.net
April 24 2002
SAT 28TH AUGUST
MOTHERWELL 0 DUNDEE 2 (Annand 16, Falconer 83)
Att:6278
Subs: Van Ejis (for Grady 74), Yates(for Annand 87), Wilkie(for Boyack 84), Sharp, Langfield
Motherwell started the match at a furious pace and within 30 seconds had worked their way into the Dundee penalty area.
John Spencer was tripped by Barry Smith but referee Stuart Dougal waved aside shouts for a penalty.
Dundee then took command and shots from James Grady, Steven Boyack and Eddie Annand forced saves from Andy Goram.
Then with 16 minutes played Grady crossed to the six yard box where Stevie Craigen and Annand challenged for the ball. It was Annand who reacted first to the loose ball, smashing it past a helpless Goram to put Dundee ahead.
Motherwell replied immediately with a powerful angled drive from Spencer which forced Robert Douglas into a fine save.
A free-kick at the edge of the box allowed Stephen McMillan to drive narrowly wide before the Motherwell defender was caught in possession.
Boyack raced in on goal only the hurry his shot and slice it narrowly past when he should have made it 2-0.
Motherwell re-started with Valakari and Nevin on. An early burst from the home side produced two good chances, both from Goodman, but his header then his drive were way off target.
Dundee's Grady beautifully curled a shot from the edge of the box which looked just in until Goram at full stretch palmed it on to the bar then recovered in time to smother the loose ball. Former don Willie Falconer put the issue beyond doubt when he scored a second for Dundee in the 83rd minute.