Dreams FC title hopes delayed as Richard Arthur's equaliser cancelled out Joseph Esso's early lead to split the points between them and Inter Allies at the Theatre of Dreams earlier this afternoon in an epic week 18 tie.

 
 
Many were surprised to see the name of Joseph Esso included in the starting XI of Dreams FC after Algerian outfit MC Alger confirmed his capture last week Thursday on a three year deal and is obvious he is playing his last game for the the 'Still Believe' side.

 
Dreams FC doing what they does best in Dawu starting on a good note. Agyenim Boateng Mensah dances his way through but he was brought down by the Inter Allies defence resulting into a penalty.
 
Who else? Joseph Esso steps up and converted neatly to hand the home team the lead, marking his 11th of the ongoing season.
 
The home team again with another incursion as Philimon Baffour's cross lands on Agyenim Boateng but he squandered a glorious opportunity failing to double their lead.
 
The 'Tampico' boys begun to settle very well in the game and quickly restored parity kind courtesy Richard Arthur who scored on the 15th minute, his first since joining the visitors.
 
Inter Allies wanted to move on with their threats as midfielder Richmond Lamptey launched a fine strike from outside the box but his effort was side netting.
 
The entire Dreams FC team were left clapping for their defender Abdul Jalilu who went in for a times challenge to stop a dangerous counter break saving his side from conceding the second.
 
Dreams FC relaunch themselves back in the game as right back Ibrahim Issah floated in an inswinger to pick up Agyenim Boateng but was cut out by the Allies defence.
 
The 'Eleven Is To One' side commenced the second department on a higher note after Samuel Armah sent in a fine mirror pass to locate Kingsley Kuku whose effort was deflected off the crossbar.
 
The 'Still Believe' charges also with a chance, Victor Oduro's cross arrived on the head of Joseph in the opposition end but his effort was blocked.
 
Black Satellites defender Ivan Anokye Mensah tried his luck seeking to put the visitors ahead for the first time in the game but his drive was gathered by goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi.
 
The host also came so close to snatch back their lead after Agyenim Boateng's drive was piled out by goalkeeper Rashid Seidu creating a corner kick.
 
Andy Okpe on the 83rd minute connected beautifully with Richard Arthur to play Abdul Nassiru Hamzah through but the forward blasted wide off the crossbar.
 
Despite the even exchanges from both teams, no goal was produced in the second half as it finished with the maximum points being shared.