Motherwell 1-2 Dundee 11-02-08

Paul McHale runs to celebrate with his Dundee team-mates after scoring the opener

First Division Dundee, reduced to nine men late in the match, knocked Motherwell out of the Scottish Cup with a spirited 2-1 win at Fir Park.

After a poor first half, Dundee took the lead on 49 minutes when Paul McHale lashed in a shot from close range.

Just six minutes later, Scott Robertson poked the ball home from three yards after a fast break by Kevin McDonald.

Darren Smith headed a goal for Well, but Dundee held on, despite red cards for McDonald and Gary MacKenzie.

Motherwell: Graeme Smith, Brian McLean, Craigan, Reynolds, Hammell, McGarry, Lasley, Hughes, Fitzpatrick, McCormack, Clarkson.
Subs: Daniels, Danny Murphy, Lappin, Darren Smith, Jamie Murphy.

Dundee: Roy, Cowan, MacKenzie, Palenik, Malone, Robertson, McHale, McDonald, Swankie, Lyle, Davidson.
Subs: Samson, Dixon, Daquin, Zemlik, Sturm.

Referee: E Smith