Ross County 1
Dundee 0
League (Premiership)

Match Report

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Jamie Reckord's second-half finish earned Ross County a third consecutive win that may yet prove crucial in their fight to avoid relegation.

The big defender’s first goal for the club secured a massive victory. Michael Gardyne broke in to the box, held off a challenge and his low cross was touched home by Reckord from point blank range.

A Jake Jervis header came off the bar, with Scott Boyd and Jackson Irvine also going close for the home side. Dundee pressed at the end but lacked penetration throughout, with the home side holding the upper-hand throughout.

County remain tenth in the Scottish Premiership, level on points with St Mirren and Motherwell but with a better goals scored tally than the Buddies and a superior goal difference to Well. County, having gained confidence from their recent wins, created the best opportunity of the opening period.

Liam Boyce closed in on James McPake and charged down a clearance. The striker then released the impressive Gardyne, who had a clear sight of goal but blasted narrowly over when in good position.

Dundee suffered a set-back just before the interval when influential striker Greg Stewart had to be replaced. The home side were clearly determined to take the initiative after the break and Scott Boyd was presented with a great opportunity.
De Vita crossed after gathering from a corner,the ball evaded everyone and found Boyd all alone at the back post. His close range strike was blocked by Scott Bain.
Bain was called into action again shortly after that when Jackson Irvine swivelled in the box and swept a first-time effort that was arrowing towards the far corner.

It seemed in all the way but the Dens keeper did superbly to get down low and touch the ball to safety. County maintained the pressure and were rewarded with what proved to be the decisive goal following a penetrating run from the influential Michael Gardyne.

The midfielder held off a challenge as he drove into the box and kept his composure to cut the ball across the six yard box for full back Jamie Reckord to fire home.
Substitute Jake Jervis almost added a second for Jim McIntyre's side when his looping header beat Bain, only for the ball to rebound from the crossbar.

Four minutes of stoppage time added to the finale but for all of Dundee's desire to get forward, Ross County were strong enough to hold out for another vital win.