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Post Match: Millwall

Started Last Movement

West Ham recovered from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at Millwall after a half-time tactical reset. West Ham have denied an unproven allegation that Taty Castellanos spat at Filip Marschall, while a later report of a tunnel confrontation remains uncorroborated.

No-Guff Summary

  • West Ham fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at The Den.
  • Nuno switched shape at half-time; Mohamadou Kanté and Dinos Mavropanos scored before Kanté was sent off.
  • Millwall goalkeeper Filip Marschall alleged Taty Castellanos spat at him. West Ham deny it, and the allegation remains unproven.
  • The New York Times, as relayed by Claret&Hugh without a direct link or independent corroboration, reported a heated tunnel altercation after full-time.
Development Updated

Six arrests made after Millwall-West Ham derby

Six football-related arrests were made after West Ham's 2-2 draw at Millwall, despite the Metropolitan Police saying the derby passed without significant disruption across south-east London.

The Met said 400 officers were deployed and six arrests had been made by 4pm. The offences included tailgating, assaulting a police officer, and entering or attempting to enter a stadium while intoxicated.

Sources

  • The Independent (opens in a new tab) — Reports that six arrests were made after 400 officers policed West Ham’s 2-2 derby at Millwall, while Taty Castellanos faced an unproven spitting allegation.
  • Evening Standard (opens in a new tab) — Reports on the extensive policing operation surrounding Millwall’s 2-2 draw with West Ham, including six arrests and the use of live facial recognition, stop-and-search and dispersal powers.
  • My London (opens in a new tab) — Reports that the Metropolitan Police made six arrests after West Ham’s 2-2 draw with Millwall, with offences including tailgating, assault on a police officer and stadium entry while intoxicated.