Connor Wilkinson scored in the seventh minute of stoppage time
Struggling 10-man Motherwell scored a dramatic goal in stoppage time to grab a much-needed point against Dundee in a Scottish Premiership thriller.
Connor Wilkinson fired into the bottom corner in the seventh minute of added time for Stuart Kettlewell's side, who looked on course for an eighth defeat in 11 games after Zach Robinson's 88th-minute strike for Dundee, which came after Harry Paton's sending off.
The red card for the Motherwell midfielder followed an on-field review of his tackle on Luke McCowan just four minutes after Bevis Mugabi had headed in an equaliser.
It set up a frantic finish which swung from end-to-end, with Dundee eventually denied victory having themselves battled back from a goal down.
After Mika Biereth smashed Motherwell in front on six minutes, Lyall Cameron latched on to Aaron Donnelly's hooked ball to nod Dundee level before the break, and just four minutes later Owen Beck showed composure to collect Zak Rudden's cross and plant the ball past goalkeeper Liam Kelly.
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Both sides had chances before Paton's dismissal, with Jon Obika inexplicably firing wide from close range before Mugabi's header restored parity and set up struggling Motherwell to claim at least a point.
The video assistant referee's intervention seemed to have changed that after Paton was dismissed and Robinson finished a fine Dundee move.
But their boss Tony Docherty will be frustrated his failed to deal with a long ball forward, which fell to Georgie Gent and then Oli Shaw, who teed up Wilkinson to snatch a brilliant point for Motherwell.
Kettlewell's side are still winless in 11 league games and sit ninth but will almost feel like they won the game, while Dundee remain sixth behind Hibernian on goal difference.
Player of the match - Lyall CameronCameron scored and was involved in Dundee's second goal. The midfielder was outstanding throughout.Motherwell dig out big point despite frailties - analysis
After last week's draw at Celtic Park, this felt like a game Motherwell could attack and break their winless run. Biereth again showed his quality with a magnificent opener to give them the perfect start, but what came after was firmly in the script.
No side has conceded more goals than Motherwell in the Premiership, and they have kept just one clean sheet all season. They defended poorly again and were dominated in midfield for large spells. However, their character and recent ability to score goals at home recently cannot be questioned, having also scored in stoppage time to rescue a 3-3 draw against Ross County this season.
Dundee will be frustrated they did not hold on for a win having scored a brilliant goal late on through Robinson and played some neat football. Cameron was outstanding in the middle of the pitch alongside McCowan and Malachi Boateng.
Beck is having a wonderful season on loan from Liverpool and was excellent again. It's still just one defeat in nine for Dundee so there is plenty to be pleased about for Docherty and the club's fans.
What's next?
Motherwell travel to Dingwall to take on Ross County on Tuesday night (19:45 GMT) while Dundee don't play until next Saturday when they face Rangers at Ibrox (15:00).
- Line-upsMatch StatsLive Text
Line-upsMotherwell
Formation 3-1-4-2
1Kelly15Casey5Mugabi20Blaney66Butcher2O'Donnell12Paton7Spittal22Spencer9Obika24Biereth
- 1Kelly15CaseyBooked at 49mins5Mugabi20Blaney66ButcherBooked at 44minsSubstituted forWilkinsonat 61'minutesBooked at 90mins2O'DonnellSubstituted forGentat 70'minutes12PatonBooked at 72mins7Spittal22Spencer9ObikaSubstituted forBairat 70'minutes24BierethSubstituted forShawat 86'minutes
Substitutes
- 3Gent13Oxborough14Bair17Zdravkovski18Shaw37Wells39Ross46Ross99Wilkinson
Dundee
Formation 3-5-2
31Carson29Portales5Shaughnessy25Donnelly6McGhee10Cameron23Boateng17McCowan3Beck9Bakayoko20Rudden
- 31Carson29Portales5Shaughnessy25Donnelly6McGheeSubstituted forTiffoneyat 81'minutes10CameronSubstituted forMulliganat 86'minutes23BoatengBooked at 80mins17McCowanBooked at 90mins3Beck9Bakayoko20RuddenSubstituted forRobinsonat 86'minutes
Substitutes
- 1Legzdins2Kerr7Tiffoney14Ashcroft15Mulligan16Robinson19Robertson21Howley28Sylla
Referee:Iain SneddenAttendance:4,239Match StatsHome TeamMotherwellAway TeamDundeePossessionHome38%Away62%ShotsHome9Away16Shots on TargetHome4Away4CornersHome4Away4FoulsHome6Away9Live Text Post update
Match ends, Motherwell 3, Dundee 3.
90'+9'Full Time
Second Half ends, Motherwell 3, Dundee 3.
90'+7'goalGoal!
Goal! Motherwell 3, Dundee 3. Conor Wilkinson (Motherwell) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Oli Shaw.
90'+6'Booking
Luke McCowan (Dundee) is shown the yellow card.
90'+6'Post update
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
90'+5'Post update
Delay in match because of an injury Malachi Boateng (Dundee).
90'+5'Booking
Conor Wilkinson (Motherwell) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+5'Post update
Malachi Boateng (Dundee) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+5'Post update
Foul by Conor Wilkinson (Motherwell).
90'+1'Post update
Attempt missed. Amadou Bakayoko (Dundee) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left following a set piece situation.
90'+1'Post update
Attempt missed. Antonio Portales (Dundee) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Owen Beck with a cross following a set piece situation.
90'Post update
Scott Tiffoney (Dundee) wins a free kick on the left wing.
90'Post update
Foul by Brodie Spencer (Motherwell).
88'goalGoal!
Goal! Motherwell 2, Dundee 3. Zach Robinson (Dundee) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
87'Post update
Attempt missed. Josh Mulligan (Dundee) right footed shot from the right side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Scott Tiffoney.
86'Substitution
Substitution, Motherwell. Oli Shaw replaces Mika Biereth.
86'Substitution
Substitution, Dundee. Zach Robinson replaces Zak Rudden.
86'Substitution
Substitution, Dundee. Josh Mulligan replaces Lyall Cameron.
83'Post update
Attempt missed. Conor Wilkinson (Motherwell) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left.
82'Post update
Attempt missed. Zak Rudden (Dundee) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Antonio Portales.
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Player of the match
RobinsonZach Robinson
with an average of 8.67
- MotherwellMotherwellMotherwellDundeeDundeeDundee
MotherwellAvgSquad number24Player nameBierethAverage rating
6.08
Squad number2Player nameO'DonnellAverage rating
5.25
Squad number20Player nameBlaneyAverage rating
5.11
Squad number66Player nameButcherAverage rating
5.00
Squad number7Player nameSpittalAverage rating
4.90
Squad number22Player nameSpencerAverage rating
4.78
Squad number18Player nameShawAverage rating
4.50
Squad number15Player nameCaseyAverage rating
4.47
Squad number12Player namePatonAverage rating
4.33
Squad number1Player nameKellyAverage rating
4.33
Squad number3Player nameGentAverage rating
4.22
Squad number14Player nameBairAverage rating
4.17
Squad number9Player nameObikaAverage rating
4.10
Squad number99Player nameWilkinsonAverage rating
3.88
Squad number5Player nameMugabiAverage rating
3.75
DundeeAvgSquad number16Player nameRobinsonAverage rating
8.67
Squad number7Player nameTiffoneyAverage rating
8.60
Squad number3Player nameBeckAverage rating
8.36
Squad number17Player nameMcCowanAverage rating
8.31
Squad number10Player nameCameronAverage rating
8.00
Squad number20Player nameRuddenAverage rating
7.85
Squad number9Player nameBakayokoAverage rating
7.85
Squad number23Player nameBoatengAverage rating
7.85
Squad number25Player nameDonnellyAverage rating
7.64
Squad number15Player nameMulliganAverage rating
7.56
Squad number29Player namePortalesAverage rating
7.54
Squad number6Player nameMcGheeAverage rating
7.46
Squad number5Player nameShaughnessyAverage rating
7.12
Squad number31Player nameCarsonAverage rating
6.63
Source: bbc.com