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Castellanos spitting claim overshadows West Ham's show of character

West Ham fought back from two goals behind to salvage a 2-2 draw with ten men against Millwall, but the derby was overshadowed by an accusation against Taty Castellanos. In the 65th minute, the 27-year-old Hammers attacker closed down Filip Marschall as the 23-year-old goalkeeper cleared, prompting Marschall to show referee Paul Tierney what he asserted was saliva on his jersey.

Millwall subsequently submitted an official grievance regarding the altercation, which could carry a six-match suspension if substantiated.

Neither Lions manager Alex Neil nor West Ham coach Nuno Espirito Santo witnessed the distant clash, with both tacticians waiting to review video evidence before passing further judgment. While frustrated by conceding twice from throw-ins during an opening period dominated by Millwall's aggression, Espirito Santo took encouragement from his side's tactical adjustments and spirited comeback ahead of a three-week pause for international fixtures.