20/11/99 Dundee 0 Motherwell 1

By Dundeefc.net
April 24 2002

SAT 20TH NOVEMBER

DUNDEE 0
Motherwell 1 (McCulloch 45)

Att 4340

Douglas Tweed, Ireland, Smith van Eijs, Rae, Billio, Boyack, McSkimming Falconer, Annand

Subs: Banger (for Falconer) Grady (for van Eijs) Slater, Bayne, Langfield

A dire first half at dens produced little excitement with Boyack's weak shot straight at Woods from Falconer's cross on the half hour being Dundee's only notable attempt. While Motherwell played slightly the better football during this period it wasn't until right on half time that they looked dangerous. First Twaddle crossed for Brannan to rattle a header off the post and moments later Nevin's corner found McCulloch with vast amounts of time lurking on the penalty spot - His shot was always going to be net bound.

Dundee upped the pace after the interval and created a clutch of chances with Banger, Boyack and Annand looking lively. New boy Banger had come on for Falconer with 37 minutes gone and he had the first chance of the second period when he picked up Annand's pass and cut inside before forcing the first of a series of fine saves from Woods.

Dundee had concentrated periods of pressure but 'Well held firm and broke away in 71 minutes to have the best chance of the match, McCulloch was one on one with Douglas and went round the keeper before firing towards goal only to see Barry Smith appear from nowhere to knock the ball clear off the line.

Two minutes later came the save of the match as Woods brilliantly clawed away a Billio piledriver which was heading for the top corner and as Dundee extended the pressure Tweed volleyed narrowly wide.

With eleven minutes to go and Dundee looking likely to grab something from the match Nicky Banger got involved off the ball with a visiting defender and was shown the red card.

Although Dundee still battled away they couldn't find a way through and Motherwell were happy to run the clock down.

A final word should go to the referee, what an inept f***ing performance. If a Dundee player even thought about making a challenge he blew for a foul. Also the 2 minutes injury time was an absolute joke.