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Paul McGowan's terrific close-range finish gave Dundee victory at Partick Thistle and lifted them into the Scottish Championship top four. The midfielder turned Kane Hemmings' low centre into the top corner for his fourth goal of the season. Hemmings later hit a post from distance and Dundee were also denied when Scott Fox twice saved well from Graham Dorrans on two occasions. Thistle striker Kenny Miller's strike hit the underside of the crossbar. Dundee's second consecutive win moves them three points clear of Dunfermline Athletic, while second-bottom Thistle are a point adrift of Greenock Morton having played a game more.

Partick Thistle manager Ian McCall confirmed post-match that Ayr United midfielder Ross Docherty and Queen of the South defender Darren Brownlie have both agreed pre-contract deals with Partick Thistle and will join in the summer:

We didn't deserve to get beaten and I think that shows the players have come a long way. They're under pressure at Dundee so it's a huge win for them. [re Docherty and Brownlie…] It is what it is and pre-contract deals are not a pleasant thing but we've got to do our best for Partick Thistle.

Dundee manager James McPake:

For me, a comfortable win and their goalkeeper kept them in the game. We didn't look troubled at the end at all. Paul McGowan was excellent today - a great goal and we had loads of other chances. The boys were joking that every goalkeeper turns into David de Gea when Graham Dorrans starts shooting.

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