Midfielder Salim Adams held his nerve from the penalty spot to earn Medeama a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Bechem United in a gripping Premier League encounter at Nana Gyeabour Park on Saturday.

Despite Medeama controlling large spells of the game and creating the better chances, it was the hosts who struck first.

Veteran forward Augustine Okrah capped a swift counter-attacking move in the 69th minute, expertly finishing from Yaw Annor’s pinpoint cross to hand Bechem United the lead. His jubilant celebration, however, earned him a yellow card after removing his shirt.

Medeama had threatened throughout and came close moments earlier when Salim Adams’ trademark free kick forced a fine save from goalkeeper Emmanuel Anning in the 62nd minute. Kingsley Braye also nearly broke the deadlock, reacting quickest on a counter-attack but seeing his effort dramatically cleared off the line.

With time running out, Medeama’s persistence finally paid off. A late foul on Prince Owusu inside the box presented a golden opportunity, and Salim Adams stepped up confidently to convert the penalty, restoring parity and ensuring the visitors left with a deserved point.

The draw sees Bechem United climb to seventh in the standings with 37 points, still trailing the league leaders by 13 points as the season edges toward its defining stages.

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