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Martin Boyle, an ex-forward for Dundee, equalized with a 39th minute penalty
Hibernian rose to the top in the Scottish Premiership, despite Paul McGowan's late header earning Dundee one point in a thrilling draw.
Jason Cummings, an ex-Hibs striker, gave the hosts an early lead. Martin Boyle scored from the spot to tie the game at the half.
Ryan Porteous' win turned the game around just before half an hour. However, substitute McGowan appeared in the box to score a draw and nod home.
Dundee is promoted to ninth place because of the deadlock.
Jack Ross's side will be eliminated from the top spot by Victory at Tynecastle for Hearts or Aberdeen at Tynecastle on Sunday.
Dundee's James McPake's team are without a league victory this term, but will be encouraged by an impressive performance at Dens Park.
Although Sunday midday kick-offs are sometimes criticized for having dull atmospheres, this one was sparked by a lively home crowd.
Charlie Adam nearly set the contest on fire when his raspy long-range drive was tipped over by Matt Macey.
The home side started brilliantly and continued to torment Hibs' backline. Paul McMullan sent in dangerous crosses to no avail, and Cummings saved a shot.
The former Hibs player would score his next goal by controlling a whip cross from Adam and finishing low to Macey's right.
Hibs seemed a bit dazed and unable to get moving, watching slack passes disappear and not being able to match Dundee's tireless work rate. McMullan was skipped by Alex Gogic, and McMullan let fly, forcing Macey to make another fine stop high up his left.
Hibs took 25 minutes to get started, and debutant forward James Scott glanced at a Josh Doig pass just wide.
Kyle Magennis was then stopped at close range, Doig was stopped before Doig could fly, after a lung-busting run in the Dundee box. Scott's left-footed drive of 20 yards was also parried.
There was a sense that a major moment was on the horizon for the visitors. Porteous' brilliant diagonal ball saw Jamie Murphy burst into the box. Christie Elliot had to drag Murphy from behind.
Boyle converted a sixth goal in the Easter Road club's season-ending week, the same week that he signed a new contract.
The hosts responded well as Lee Ashcroft's header forced Macey to make another smart save right before the break. Darren McGregor was also lively enough to stop Luke McCowan crossing shortly after the interval.
The visitors took the game by the horns as Boyle's shot at the edge of the box was thwarted by ex-Hibs defender Liam Fontaine, and he snatched the woodwork.
Ross's side took the lead in the corner as Porteous' half-volley was placed in the bottom corner by Adam Legzdins.
As Hibs threatened to continue through Boyle, the hosts appeared to be losing steam. Boyle flashed a strike signal.
The away side should have won the game when Boyle generously provided for Murphy on the goal break. But, the ex-Rangers man was slow and allowed Legzdins the opportunity to parry wide.
The hosts had a loud home support and only one goal, but that was enough.
That is exactly what they did when McGowan went missing to return McMullan's cross. Wild celebrations followed to celebrate the end of a great top-flight contest.
Paul McMullan is the Man of the Match
It was actually a tossup between McMullan and Boyle, who were both fantastic for either side. But the Dundee man wins it for his relentless work rate, setting up late levellers, and setting up the final leveller
What have we learned?
McPake, despite not having won, will be encouraged by the character of his team after their 6-0 defeat at Celtic Park.
They will need this to consolidate a top flight place. However, they could also aim for more with their attack quality.
Ross will be disappointed that his team failed to take two of the 2-1 guilt-edge opportunities after fighting back to win the lead.
Kevin Nisbet is now gone, and you start to wonder if it was possible that the game could have been lost with Scotland's striker on the pitch.
This is not all. The Hibs man's unrated link-up play, as well as his ability to drop deep, are so important to Ross' side control game, which was often lacking at Dens Park.
What were they saying?
James McPake, Dundee's boss: "Both goalkeepers worked all afternoon. It's a disappointing point, but I was pleased with the character of the players.
"We must be like this at home. You could see it in the game when we started with a dynamic front trio.
"The penalty decision is the only negative, it's not an offense. The minimum contact is not within the box. We should have been in at the half-time break 1-0 up.
Jack Ross, Hibernian head coach: "It's slightly mixed emotions for us. We didn't start the match well.
"The second half was outstanding in terms of our performance and character. Although we looked confident, we conceded a soft goal and missed opportunities that could have ended the game.
"It's a sign how far we have come that we have seven wins from three games, and we're still a bit frustrated.
What's next?
Both sides will be back in action next Saturday (15:00 BST), when Dundee travel to Motherwell, and Hibs welcome Livingston.
McMullan Paul McMullan was the player of the match with an average 7.19 Dundee Dundee Dundee
Hibernian Hibernian Hibernian Hibernian Hibernian Dundee AVg Squad Number 18 Player named McMullan Average Rating 6.79 Squad Number 16 Player player name Ashcroft Average Rating 6.41 Squad Number 1 Player player name Stevenson Average ratings 6.42 Squad numbers 1 Player play name Anderson Average rating rating of 6.31 Squad numbers 1 Player play Macey Average ranking rating of 6.31 Squad total 16 Player action Scott Average rating rating. 6.37 Squad No. 10 Player number Boyle Average rank 6.17 Squad no. 22 Player rated 5.96 Squad figure 3 Player, average rating.
