<\/amp-img><\/amp-iframe><\/div>\nWest Ham, who made the short trip across the River Thames sitting top of the Championship and looking for a fifth straight win, finished their first meeting with their fierce rivals since 2012 with 10 men after Kante was sent off.<\/p>\n
But the match threatened to erupt when Millwall goalkeeper Filip Marschall accused Hammers striker Taty Castellanos of spitting at him in the 65th minute.<\/p>\n
Castellanos closed in on Marschall as the keeper picked up the ball for a goal kick, with an immediate complaint made.<\/p>\n
Referee Paul Tierney called a halt to play, with Castellanos attempting to quickly take a corner and score.<\/p>\n
It was reported post-match that Millwall had made an official complaint.<\/p>\n
\u201cI haven\u2019t asked him (Marschall) about it, but I\u2019m sure there\u2019ll be footage of it, or not if it didn\u2019t happen,\u201d Lions manager Alex Neil said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe fourth official basically said there was an accusation of spitting.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/amp-img>Millwall goalkeeper Filip Marschall accused West Ham striker Taty Castellanos of spitting at him. (Source: beIN Sports)<\/span>Source: FOX SPORTS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHowever, West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo said he \u201cdidn\u2019t see\u201d the incident.<\/p>\n
\u201cI cannot go much further on that, I\u2019m sorry. For me to answer that, I have to see it. I\u2019m going to look at the images. I cannot answer,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
London\u2019s Metropolitan Police had 400 officers on hand in a bid to ensure there was no repeat of the violence which has marred this fixture in previous seasons.<\/p>\n
There were no immediate reports of any trouble among spectators. <\/p>\n
Millwall went ahead in the 16th minute after Lyndon Dykes caused chaos with a long throw into the box.<\/p>\n
With Hammers centre-half Mavropanos off the pitch while receiving treatment, no one from the away side dealt with the ball until it fell at the feet of Mark Sykes, whose point-blank shot produced a superb save from Mads Hermansen.<\/p>\n
But Tairyk Arconte got to the loose ball first and played it back across goal for Taylor to fire home at the far post.<\/p>\n<\/amp-img>Valentin Castellanos of West Ham United clashes with Mark Sykes of Millwall. (Photo by Richard Pelham\/Getty Images)<\/span>Source: Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMillwall kept pressing forward and another long Dykes throw led to a second goal before the break, with Neghli tucking the ball away.<\/p>\n
Hammers manager Nuno Espirito Santo threw on Kante and Pablo Felipe at the break to add a bit of strength to his flimsy side.<\/p>\n
It was Kante who started the West Ham revival in the 74th minute with a low drive into the corner.<\/p>\n
West Ham equalised with 10 minutes left when Mavropanos headed home Manor Solomon\u2019s cross.<\/p>\n
The Hammers looked as if they might go on to score a winning goal until last man Kante was shown a red card for pulling back fellow sub Kyrell Lisbie as he raced through on goal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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