GOAL machine Mickael Antoine-Curier struck twice in the second half at Dens Park to dump Livingston and set up a top of the table clash between Dundee and Hamilton at New Douglas Park this weekend.
The Frenchman, on loan from Hibs, made it eight goals in just five appearances since January for the Dark Blues.
The home side had the better of the early stages and in seven minutes David O'Brien saw a deflected effort fly just wide of Colin S
tewart's goal, but that was about it for a disappointing first half.
The opening four minutes of the second half saw more action than the entire first period.
First O'Brien saw a six-yard shot well saved by Stewart, but there was nothing the keeper could do in the 48th minute when the home side took the lead. What looked a poor Craig Samson clearance reached Colin McMenamin who released Antoine-Curier and the Frenchman unleashed a fierce effort high into the back of the net.
As Livi tried to hit back just a minute later 20-year-old Murray Davidson dived when challenged by Paul Dixon in the home box. He'd already been booked for a tackle on O'Brien and his second yellow card saw red shown as well.
Furious at seeing his side reduced to ten men, Almondvale boss Mark Proctor spoke out of turn to the assistant referee and was sent packing as well.
In 61 minutes the points were secure as Dave Mackay was booked for a foul on O'Brien 22-yards out and Antoine-Curier got his second with a low drive from the free-kick.
Dundee: Samson; Cowan, Dixon, McDonald, MacKenzie, Malone, Daquin, Noubissie, McMenamin Sturm 79), Antoine-Curier (Davidson 72), O'Brien (Clark 82). Subs not used: Roy, Worrell.
Livingston: Stewart; Mackay, James, McPake, McCaffrey, Makel, Davidson, Walker (Tinkler 82), Griffiths, Fox, Snodgrass. Subs not used: Lunn, Jacobs, MacDonald, Malone.
Referee: S MacDonald.
Att: 3,715.
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