Dundee Held Up by Hibernian's Clinical Edge
Hibernian claimed a 2-1 victory over Dundee in the fourth round of the Premiership on Saturday. The visitors took an early lead through Martin Boyle before Colin Wright levelled in the 61st minute. J. Westley then struck late to secure the three points for Hibernian.
Boyle opened the scoring in the 25th minute, giving the away side the advantage they would need throughout. The hosts responded with pressure, but Dundee's attacking efforts were blunt. Hibernian weathered the storm and tightened things up defensively before Wright's equaliser.
Two substitutions came in quick succession around the 61st minute as Hibernian brought on C. Reilly and B. Fink. Dundee made their changes later, introducing J. Bevan and R. Finnigan in the 75th minute. The match saw yellow cards for F. Passlack and D. Wright, but neither dismissal altered the balance.
By then, Hibernian had established control. They camped in the final third with 61% possession and created four big chances compared to Dundee's single opportunity. The visitors registered seven shots on target while Dundee managed only three. And here's the thing — many shots with one goal means chances went begging for the home side.
Dundee's statistics tell a different story. They completed 375 passes with 39% possession and launched 83 attacks. But their 27% shot accuracy and just one big chance created shows they struggled to find quality. Hibernian's 138 attacks and 17 key passes demonstrated their superiority in the final third.
The result leaves Hibernian eighth on three points from two games, while Dundee sit third with six points from three matches. Hibernian's away win breaks their recent pattern of draws and defeats. Dundee's home form continues to fluctuate after their opening victory over Dundee United.
