Dundee took the lead after 30 minutes when David McLean scored with a fine shot.
[3] The second half saw Celtic constantly pushing forward for an equaliser, but were repeatedly thwarted by Dundee goalkeeper Jock Britton.
[3] Celtic eventually equalised on 81 minutes:[3] Peter Wilson passed to Patsy Gallacher, who dribbled past several Dundee defenders.
Dundee's confidence was visibly shaken after that, with Britton time-wasting at taking goal-kicks, and virtually every outfield player now acting as a defender.
John McFarlane took a free kick, sending it towards goal, and Jimmy McGrory headed it in to put Celtic 2-1 ahead.