Kilmarnock got the crucial advantage early on but it felt, at that stage, against the run of play. Their goal was a thing of beauty from Thompson, though.
It wasn’t too long ago that he was remonstrating with home fans after a home defeat by Falkirk. His opener was the polar opposite. An unbridled moment of joy for all concerned with Kilmarnock, something that’s been rare of late.
But McCann’s side just couldn’t stem Dundee’s determination to attack. They showed fight and defended doggedly but struggled to find a balance to trouble their visitors too often.
It’s 16 games without a win now and an exit from the Scottish Cup. The manner of losing this will compound the outcome. Clearly there was no communication. It was really, really poor from Roos and Deas to gift Dundee the win.
The run they are on needs arresting as soon as possible but confidence will take a hit from that moment alone.
Dundee merited progression from this display. Their attacking intent was relentless with the woodwork and some inaccurate finishing undermining their performance.
They did so many things well, throughout, outside spotting Thompson’s late run for Kilmarnock’s goal.
They responded to that setback and took the game to their opponents. That final finish marginally evaded them but on another day they surely would have earned victory more comfortably than they did.
Pressley’s side look a decent outfit on recent evidence.
Out wide Yogane look a real threat and his trickery and pace cost Thomson a red card. A lot of positives for Dundee fans to enjoy.
