Asante Kotoko and Medeama SC shared the spoils after playing out an entertaining 1-1 draw in their Ghana Premier League matchday 9 encounter.
The two sides scored a goal each in either half, with Medeama taking the lead before the Porcupine Warriors fought back to secure a point.
Medeama SC broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute through Usman Safianu, who rose highest to connect with a well-delivered free kick from Prince Owusu, sending a fine header into the net to give the visitors a 1-0 advantage.
The visitors went into the half-time break with their narrow lead intact, leaving Kotoko with work to do in the second half.
However, the Porcupine Warriors responded strongly after the restart and restored parity in the 55th minute.
Musah Hamzata became Kotoko’s equaliser hero, rising to head home a corner kick delivered by Amoah to make it 1-1 and bring the home supporters back to life.
Both teams continued to search for a winner as the contest became increasingly competitive, with neither side willing to settle for a point.
Medeama came close to snatching a late victory in the 86th minute when Etse Dogli attempted a strike, but Joseph Amoah produced an important block to deny the visitors a late winner.
Despite the late pressure, neither side could find another breakthrough as the referee brought the contest to an end.
The final whistle confirmed a 1-1 draw, with Asante Kotoko and Medeama SC settling for a share of the points after an evenly contested encounter.