Millwall goalkeeper Filip Marschall claimed he was spat at by West Ham forward Taty Castellanos during an on-field altercation in the second half of their London derby at The Den on Saturday. The incident happened when Millwall were leading 2-0, and Marschall was holding the ball in the penalty area when Castellanos closed in on him. The players appeared to get involved in a physical exchange, after which Marschall pointed to his jersey, suggesting he had been spat at. Sky Sports reported that the fourth official confirmed an allegation of spitting had been made by Millwall staff, though no official disciplinary action was taken at the time. The match was the first meeting between the two London clubs in 14 years, following West Ham’s relegation to the Championship. A large Metropolitan Police operation was planned for the area due to the high-profile nature of the derby. Millwall had dominated the first half and were ahead 2-0 when the incident occurred. Marschall was holding the ball for more than the allowed eight seconds when Castellanos closed in again. The referee, Paul Tierney, initially signaled for a corner, but after the play was halted, he asked both captains to the penalty box and allowed Marschall to restart play. It was during this second confrontation that Marschall claimed he was spat at, prompting him to delay releasing the ball. The incident became a turning point in a highly charged match. West Ham fought back from their early deficit, with Mohamadou Kante scoring in the 74th minute and Konstantinos Mavropanos equalizing in the 80th minute. Kante was later sent off for a foul on Millwall’s Kyrell Lisbie, but West Ham, down to 10 men, held on for a 2-2 draw. The match was marked by intense emotions and physicality, with the spitting allegation adding to the controversy of the derby. The game highlighted the fierce rivalry between the two London clubs, with both sides showing resilience. Despite the on-field tensions, the match ended in a draw, offering both teams a point in a tightly contested encounter. The incident involving Marschall and Castellanos will likely be reviewed by football authorities to determine whether any further action is required.