Dundee 2 Dundee United 1: Win is all that matters to Paul Hartley

Dundee manager Paul Hartley was content to claim the three points despite conceding his side were not at their best in the city derby at Dens Park.

The Dark Blues went behind to a Blair Spittal free-kick but bounced back with goals from Kane Hemmings and a deflected Nick Ross strike.

Hartley said: “We weren’t at our best but showed great fight and spirit on a tricky pitch. These games are just about winning.

“We’ve been involved in them long enough to know it’s just about getting the bragging rights for the supporters.

“They’ve suffered over the last 10-12 years by not winning many derby games. Hopefully we’re starting to see a change in the city now.”

Hartley praised youngster Cammy Kerr, who excelled after recently being brought back from a loan stint at Peterhead.

He said: “We just felt we needed something different with (Greg) Stewart being out – probably our best player.

“We needed legs, enthusiasm and energy and he gave us that so he can be pleased with his performance.

“It’s a difficult cup tie next week against Falkirk. They are a good team doing well in their league but we’re looking to do well in the cup this year.”