St Johnstone claimed a 1-1 draw within the Tayside derby after a dramatic conclusion at Dens Park.
After a goalless, lacklustre first half shaded by the guests, the Dark Blues appeared to have sealed all three factors when substitute Charlie Reilly netted within the 87th minute.
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But Saints sub Josh Fowler responded within the ninetieth minute to make sure the guests averted a 3rd straight Scottish Premiership defeat.
The hosts made three adjustments to the crew that misplaced to Hibernian on Sunday with Brad Halliday, Bobby Wales and Alan Forrest coming in for Drey Wright, Bradley Fink and Reilly.
Shortly earlier than kick-off, Dundee introduced the signing of Jack Moorhouse on a season-long mortgage from Manchester United however he was not within the matchday squad.
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Saints made two alterations to the facet that was overwhelmed by Hearts at Tynecastle on Saturday with Fowler and Liam Smith making manner for Matty Todd and Taylor Steven.
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St Johnstone had been the primary to threaten within the sixth minute when Enes Alic minimize the ball again from the proper to Steven who hit a candy strike that was pushed for a nook by dwelling goalkeeper Owen Goodman.
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Dundee’s first probability arrived 13 minutes later. Saints keeper Toby Steward got here to punch a cross with dwelling striker Joe Westley getting his head to it first however the ball bounced simply previous the publish.
Steven had the ball within the web simply earlier than the half-hour mark however the aim was dominated out for an earlier infringement.
As the half drew to a detailed, the Perth facet pinned Dundee again with Goodman having to look vigorous to maintain out a deflected Sam Stanton shot.
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Dundee lastly created their first massive alternative of the sport within the sixtieth minute when Westley was despatched clear via on aim however his low shot from simply contained in the Saints field flew previous Steward’s left-hand publish.
Saints lastly threatened within the sixty fourth minute with Kai Fotheringham coming off the bench and shortly after he despatched a curling strike simply extensive.
Dundee hit again with Westley having a half probability contained in the Saints field however Steward made a significant block, sending the ball out for a nook.
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Further dwelling strain noticed the ball fall kindly for Reilly however his composure abandoned him and he blasted properly over.
However, the winger made no mistake within the 87th minute. A looping header from Westley cannoned off the crossbar and Reilly was first to react to nod the ball dwelling.
That appeared to be that however Saints dug out one other probability within the ninetieth minute with Fowler smashing a shot on the flip previous the helpless Goodman to secure some extent.