Robertson clinches late lift as Dundee down Motherwell | OneFootball

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·7 March 2026

Robertson clinches late lift as Dundee down Motherwell

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Match in Five Sentences: Dundee beat Motherwell 2-1 at Dens Park. Tony Docherty put the hosts ahead in the 32nd minute with a close-range finish. Callum Slattery levelled from a free kick (78.), before substitute Finlay Robertson swept in the winner (84.) from Joe Shaughnessy's pass. Despite 67.5% possession and nine shots on target from the visitors, Jon McCracken's eight saves and disciplined defending kept Dundee in front. The result lifts Dundee from ninth to eighth, and they host Dundee United next, while Motherwell stay fourth and visit Celtic.

Player of the Match: Jon McCracken produced eight saves, including a late stop, and marshalled his box superbly to blunt Motherwell's sustained pressure.


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Stat of the Match: Dundee scored with both of their shots on target, a clinical edge that decided a chance-heavy contest.

Three Things We Learned: Motherwell attempted 21 shots and had 67.5% of the ball, but their finishing yielded only one goal. Dundee's bench proved decisive, with two substitutes combining for the late winner. Ziyad Larkeche struck the bar (72.) and created three key passes, underlining his threat.

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