Dundee won through to the 4th round of the Scottish Cup by hitting Airdrieonians for six at the Kilmac Stadium today, but the win was hardly as straightforward as the 6-2 scoreline suggests. Calum Gallagher put the Diamonds ahead in the first half only for Paul McMullan to level the match on the stroke of half time. Zak Rudden made it two for the Dee early in the second half, but Callum Smith’s equaliser sent the tie into extra time. Dundee’s fitness and strength on the bench allowed the Dark Blues to run away with the game in extra time against 10 man Airdrie. Cammy Ballantyne was red carded late in normal time and the Diamonds were helpless as the Dee powered their way to victory with four goals from substitutes. Derick Osei score twice, followed by goals from Fin Robertson and Luke McCowan. Remarkably Dundee made seven substitutions in total.
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