Castellanos Accused of Spitting in 2-2 Derby Draw
Castellanos Accused of Spitting in 2-2 Derby Draw
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Millwall took control in the first half through goals from Caleb Taylor in the 16th minute and Camiel Neghli, establishing the 2-0 halftime lead before West Ham’s comeback.
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The alleged spitting incident followed a disputed sequence in which Marschall held onto the ball, Castellanos appeared to take a quick corner after believing one had been awarded, and the resulting goal was disallowed before Millwall received an uncontested drop-ball.
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West Ham’s equaliser came from Konstantinos Mavropanos six minutes after Mohamadou Kante’s 74th-minute goal, completing the visitors’ recovery from two goals down.
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Kante’s dismissal came after he lost possession as the last defender and pulled down Millwall’s Kyrell Lisbie near the edge of the penalty area to stop a clear goal-scoring opportunity.
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The derby’s atmosphere was described as unusually intense, with talkSPORT reporter James Fielden saying after Taylor’s opener: “I haven't seen celebrations like that inside a stadium for a long, long time.”
West Ham forward Taty Castellanos has been accused of spitting at Millwall goalkeeper Filip Marschall during the clubs' first Dockers Derby in 14 years. The alleged incident happened in the 65th minute as Millwall led 2-0, according to BBC. Marschall appeared to wipe his head and alerted referee Paul Tierney, who spoke with him and relayed the claim to the fourth official.
The match ended 2-2 after West Ham mounted a remarkable comeback, with goals from Mohamadou Kante and Konstantinos Mavropanos. Millwall manager Alex Neil said he believed Marschall would not make the accusation without cause and called for authorities to review the incident, according to The Sportstar. Kante was sent off late in the match after fouling Kyrell Lisbie.
Millwall's Dominant First Half Collapse
Millwall controlled the first 45 minutes and raced to a 2-0 halftime lead. Caleb Taylor scored in the 16th minute, and Camiel Neghli added a second before the break, according to The Sportstar. The atmosphere inside the stadium was electric — talkSPORT reporter James Fielden described the celebrations as some of the most intense he had witnessed in years.
West Ham looked beaten at halftime. But the visitors produced a dramatic second-half turnaround, scoring twice to earn a 2-2 draw. Mohamadou Kante pulled one back in the 74th minute before Konstantinos Mavropanos equalized just six minutes later, per BBC.
The Disputed Incident That Sparked the Accusation
The alleged spitting occurred during a tense sequence in the 65th minute. Marschall held onto the ball, and Castellanos appeared to take a quick corner after believing one had been awarded. The resulting goal was disallowed, and Millwall received an uncontested drop-ball instead, according to North Norfolk News.
Marschall, making his Championship debut, wiped his head shortly after and alerted officials. Referee Paul Tierney spoke with him immediately and reported the claim to the fourth official. Millwall manager Alex Neil said there was no reason Marschall would make such a serious accusation without believing it happened.
Kante's Late Red Card Caps Chaotic Finish
West Ham's comeback was overshadowed when Mohamadou Kante received a straight red card in the 74th minute. Kante lost possession as the last defender and pulled down Kyrell Lisbie near the penalty area, stopping a clear goal-scoring opportunity, per BBC. The dismissal left West Ham with 10 players for the final stages.
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