Dundee FC secure crucial relegation win in Scottish Premiership Round 22 with a 1-0 victory over Motherwell

In the heart of Scotland, Dundee United FC have secured a crucial win in their Scottish Premiership Round 22 match against Motherwell, securing their place in the top flight.

The home side were not at their best on the day as they struggled to keep control of the game and allowed Motherwell to score two goals in the first half. However, a late equaliser from striker Scott Brown gave Dundee hope of survival, with the scoreline remaining 1-0 after extra time.

Despite the loss, Dundee FC remain in the hunt for promotion to the Premier League next season and manager Ian Curran is pleased with his team's performance.

"We came out fighting and tried to get the win," said Curran. "We had some good chances but we didn't take them."

However, the disappointment was short-lived as Motherwell continued to push for an early lead, with midfielder Jamie Bell scoring the winner just moments later.

"It was a tough game," said Dundee defender David Mackay. "But we fought back well and got the result we needed."

The victory has given Dundee FC a boost ahead of their clash with Hearts on Saturday, where they will be looking to continue their winning run. The club will also look to build momentum going into the new year, with several key players set to return from injury.

"Hopefully we can start the new year right by picking up points against Hearts," said manager Ian Curran. "We want to go out on a high note and try to give ourselves a chance of promotion."

In conclusion, Dundee FC have emerged victorious in their Scottish Premiership Round 22 match against Motherwell, securing their place in the top flight. Despite the defeat, the team remains confident that they can continue their strong run and progress towards promotion. With the potential to face a tough test in the new year, the club will undoubtedly be looking to bounce back strongly.