Dundee edge Motherwell as VAR penalty and Fink header lift them to fourth | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Dundee beat Motherwell 2-1 at Dens Park. In the 23rd minute, Joe Westley converted from the spot after VAR confirmed the penalty for a handball by Emmanuel Longelo. Bradley Fink doubled the lead with a header (40.). Motherwell had 62.9% possession and 15 attempts, and Alexander Lowry pulled one back (44.). Dundee rise from sixth to fourth and visit Falkirk next, while Motherwell drop from fifth to eighth and host Celtic next.

Player of the Match: Ryan Astley set the tone with a precise cross for Fink's goal and then anchored the defence with five clearances and three blocked shots.

Stat of the Match: Motherwell recorded 62.9% possession, yet produced only four shots on target.

Three Things We Learned: Dundee's efficiency told, turning 11 attempts into six on target while conceding most of the ball. Motherwell delivered volume without edge, logging 15 attempts and 24 crosses but scoring only once. Ryan Astley's blend of delivery and defensive solidity, with one assist, five clearances and three blocks, underpinned the home win.