“Joe Westley breaks the deadlock for Dundee, finishing to put the hosts ahead just nine minutes in following a missed shot by Joe Bevan two minutes earlier that had already threatened to open Aberdeen up.”
Pivotal“Joe Westley picks up a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct in the final minute of the first half, a needless booking that put him at risk of an early bath should he step out of line after the interval.”
“Joe Bevan makes amends for his early miss by doubling Dundee's advantage on 56 minutes, effectively ending the contest and leaving Aberdeen needing an improbable three-goal turnaround.”
Pivotal“Jack Milne, one of Dundee's substitutes, is shown a yellow card in stoppage time for a foul, a sour footnote to what had been an otherwise controlled second-half display from the hosts.”
Dundee
Aberdeen
Outstanding performance
Dundee•MidfielderDundee were ruthless and clinical on the opening day, punishing Aberdeen inside nine minutes through Joe Westley and extending their lead through Joe Bevan midway through the second half to record a thoroughly deserved 2-0 victory. Despite Aberdeen enjoying 54 percent of possession and completing more passes on the day, Dundee rendered that statistical dominance meaningless by creating five big chances to Aberdeen's one — a staggering difference in quality of opportunity that told the real story of the afternoon. Dundee's defensive organisation was equally impressive, limiting a well-resourced Aberdeen side to just three shots on target and nine saves combined across the ninety minutes. For Aberdeen, this is a damaging early stumble that will demand an immediate response, while Dundee will head into the early weeks of the season brimming with confidence after outclassing a side expected to challenge at the top of the Premiership table.
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Ayoub Mouloua is on, and Tony Yogane is off.
On Lewis Smith, off Aremu Afeez.
Corner awarded.
Ethan Hamilton takes a left-footed shot but misses.
First half ends with the score at 1-0.
First half ends with a score of 1-0.
Joe Westley receives a yellow card.
Joe Bevan takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Lewis MayoYellow CardLewis Mayo receives a yellow card.
Joe Bevan takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Joe Bevan takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Daniel Happe attempts a header but misses the shot.
Daniel Happe takes a shot with his head, but it hits the post.
Ryan Finnigan takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Charlie Reilly takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
Simon Murray takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Alexander BriedlYellow CardYellow card issued to Alexander Briedl.
Corner awarded.
Yellow card shown to Alexander Briedl.
assist: Joe Bevan
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
Joe Bevan takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Kick-off has occurred!
