That's where we'll leave it for today as Dundee United take a huge stride towards a top-six finish thanks to Ross Graham's second-half header.

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There has been lots of talk about Sam Dalby's goals for Dundee United this season, but their defensive solidity has been a key factor in their success since returning to the top flight.

They have kept a clean sheet in 10 of their 31 games, only Rangers (13) and Celtic (20) have done this more often in the Premiership this season.

Ross County manager Don Cowie tells BBC Scotland: "Frustration. Disappointed. We spoke before the game that this was an opportunity, at home, to get three points.

"We just didn't do enough within the game. At half time, the game was balanced and there was a fine line between who could win it. We fell foul of a set play, which we had a warning of five minutes prior, and we didn't take heed of that.

"Credit to Dundee United, they deserved the victory.

"We're at home and we want to play on the front foot and create chances. We had a couple in the first half but nowhere near enough. It was about doing the right things, making them defend, and we didn't do that. They did, that's why they're a top six team."

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A little more from Jim Goodwin: "A little bit of tension and nerves have crept in in the last five or six weeks. It's a relatively young group, with guys who haven't been in this position before too often.

"Little decisions have gone against us and that can play on the mind. Today, it was just about keeping everyone calm.

"We know the threat County bring, their home record is excellent and we knew it would be a difficult game. We knew if we kept a clean sheet we'd have a chance.

"We've been in this position numerous times when it's been in our hands, and we haven't been able to capitalise on it. Today, I'm glad that we have.

"Expectations grow as the season goes on. We were way ahead of expectations for a newly-promoted team. We've not been out of the top six all season. Once we secure that, we'll then start talking about Europe and getting passports out."

Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin tells Premier Sports: "We didn't do ourselves justice a few weeks ago, we made some real basic errors and that led to us being punished on a few occasions by Dundee.

"We spoke about getting back to basics. We knew the clean sheet would be important. We always believe we'll create chances with the quality we have in the group and big Sam Dalby up top.

"Today, the goal came from a set play, a really well-worked corner. We had one about five minutes before and I would have been having words with Ross Graham had the scoreline stayed at 0-0!

"We were good value for it. It wasn't a brilliant game, a difficult pitch makes life hard for both teams, but I said to the players before 'if it's an ugly 1-0 win, we'll all take it'."

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Ross County have failed to score in 13 of their 31 games, more often than any other team in the Premiership this season.

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Match-winner Ross Graham tells Premier Sports: "Absolutely buzzing. It wasn't a pretty game to watch, but we kept it tight at the back and nicked a goal at the end. Happy days.

"We knew what the game would entail, and it was exactly that. We knew if we kept a clean sheet, then we were going to score at some point. We always feel we will, we've got a good squad with good attacking options.

"It was a relief because two minutes before, I feel like I should have scored. I told Ryan Strain to put it in the exact same area and he did, and I was just there on the end of it.

"We just want to cement ourselves in the top six and see where we can take it from there."

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John Robertson
Former Hearts striker and manager on BBC Sportsound

There's no doubt on the second-half performance Dundee United deserve the three points.

I've got to say, Vicko Sevelj was magnificent. He's not the biggest, but he wins his headers and gives everything.

Ross Graham was outstanding back there as well.

Dundee United take a huge step towards a top-six spot thanks to Ross Graham's second-half header.

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The away end greets a goal kick like a goal as they move towards a massive three points.

Two minutes to go.

Seven minutes added on.

County are pushing forward with relatively little success.

Five minutes left, plus added time, in Dingwall.

Will there be a late twist?

Dundee United go close again.

Sam Dalby gets on the end of a wonderful Ruari Paton cross, but he's stretching and can't guide his header into a corner.

Josh Nisbet replaced by James Brown, for the hosts.

The diminutive Australian midfielder has probably been one of County's better players, on a tough afternoon.

John Robertson
Former Hearts striker and manager on BBC Sportsound

What a clearance by Campbell.

Somehow he gets back and hooks it off the line - brilliant defending.

Almost a second for Dundee United, but it's somehow stopped on the line.

The ball sits up for Louis Moult at the back post after a corner and he rasps a volley at goal, but Eli Campbell produces an incredible block on the line.

Inches from a second, and a goal that would almost certainly make sure of all three points.

As it stands, United will be six points clear of St Mirren in seventh with two games until the split.

That's a big goal.

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Ruari Paton has just come on for Dundee United and almost breaks the deadlock, but can't quite get enough power on his shot and Jordan Amissah saves.