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Substitute Jamie Ness scored a fabulous winner against Greenock Morton as Dundee recorded three league victories in a row for the first time since 2014.

The midfielder had only been on for five minutes when he finished into the top corner from the edge of the box after being teed up by Graham Dorrans.

Dorrans had also set up Kane Hemmings to head the opener before Cameron Salkeld levelled from close range.

Dundee move up to third in the Scottish Championship, with Morton eighth.

The hosts dominated possession in the first half at Dens Park but were frustrated at being unable to unlock Morton's stout defence. Man of the match Dorrans was closest when his shot from 18 yards whistled by the post.

Morton goalkeeper Sam Ramsbottom did well to turn away Declan McDaid's shot shortly before Hemmings netted his third goal in two games.

Defeat leaves the Greenock men still searching for their first away point in the league this season.

Dundee manager James McPake: "I'm delighted for Jamie, he's been frustrated with injury. He brings the tempo and standard up because he's a very good footballer. It's a special moment for him and a big moment in our season."

Morton manager David Hopkin: "I thought we deserved a point at least. But we conceded poor goals and that's why we've left here with nothing."