Dundee secured their first derby win over city rivals Dundee United in seven years, advancing to the last 16 of the Scottish Cup. Simon Murray's early header proved decisive, denying United a comeback and marking a significant moment for Dundee's hopes of reclaiming dominance in the city's football scene.
No wonder Dundee manager Tony Docherty suggested "there was a bit of redemption there" as his side battled to victory over city neighbours Dundee United to reach the last 16 of the Scottish Cup .
Dundee still trail Jim Goodwin's third-top side by 10 points and four places in the Scottish top flight, but they will be hoping that this victory is one that dents United's stranglehold on this fixture. "The derbies are one of the fixtures you look out for and it's good to come out on the positive side of it."
They have struggled for defensive solidity all season, with the derby win just their second clean sheet of the campaign. "You saw the mentality, the resilience and character of the team to see out the game and get a clean sheet," Docherty said. "We put everything into that," the 33-year-old said. "It's a great feeling - just buzzing to get the win.
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