Belfast beat Dundee 8-1 in the Cup of Call on Friday evening. The hosts remained unbeaten after two matches, while the visitors lost both games they have played this season. No goals were recorded in the table standings, but the result spoke for itself.
We had called for a home win beforehand with a fair degree of confidence, and that prediction held up. Belfast took control early and never let go, turning what could have been a routine evening into a statement of intent.
This was the second meeting between the sides in as many days. Dundee had lost 4-1 to Belfast the previous day, and they were handed another heavy defeat. The away end never stopped, but there was little to cheer about.
Belfast now sit at the top of the table after two victories. Dundee have dropped to the bottom after two losses. The gap between them is not measured in points yet, but in results.
Recent form tells its own story. Belfast have scored freely in every match this season, while Dundee have struggled to find the net away from home. The pattern was clear before kick-off.
The final scoreline reflected the balance of the game. Belfast punished Dundee when chances arose, and the visitors simply could not respond. Cup football has its own rules, and tonight it favoured the home side.
