Spitting claim mars Millwall and West Ham derby

Play was halted at The Den after Millwall's keeper accused West Ham's striker of spitting at him.

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What happened. Millwall goalkeeper Filip Marschall accused West Ham striker Taty Castellanos of spitting at him midway through the second half, with Millwall leading 2-0. Referee Paul Tierney stopped play to speak to Marschall, and the allegation was reported to fourth official Lewis Smith by Millwall's coaching staff.

• West Ham hit back to 2-2 through Mohamadou Kante and Kostas Mavropanos
• Kante was sent off in the 89th minute for stopping a Millwall attack
• The allegation was passed to fourth official Lewis Smith

Millwall and West Ham played out a 2-2 draw after the spitting allegation halted the derby.

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