Millwall and West Ham Meet After 14 Years: Derby Ends 2-2 Amid Incidents
The historic rivalry match between Millwall and West Ham ended in a 2-2 draw, resulting in 6 arrests following disturbances at the end of the match.
The Millwall and West Ham encounter, one of English football's most tense rivalries played after a 14-year hiatus, witnessed four goals and intense competition, concluding in a 2-2 draw.
Historical Enmity Dating Back to the Nineteenth Century
Rooted in the economic struggle of rival shipyard and dock workers on opposite sides of the River Thames in the late nineteenth century, this historic rivalry turned into deep hostility with the major dock strike of 1926.
The Dockers Derby in its Centenary Meeting
Rarely meeting because they generally compete in different leagues, the two teams faced each other for the hundredth time after 14 years in the eighth week of the Championship at Millwall's home ground, The Den.
Hosts' Dominance in the First Half
The home side managed to finish the first half two goals ahead, thanks to goals scored by Taylor in the sixteenth minute and Neghli in the forty-third minute of stoppage time.
West Ham Equalizes in the Second Half
The West Ham team leveled the score within a short span of six minutes during the second half; Kante in the seventy-fourth minute and Mavropanos in the eightieth minute scored the goals that determined the match score.
Red Card and Spitting Allegation
While Kante received a red card in the eighty-ninth minute of the tense encounter, Millwall goalkeeper Marschall claimed in the sixty-fifth minute that Castellanos had spat at him.
Post-Match Clashes with Police
According to information reported by Sky Sports, the fourth official also confirmed the goalkeeper's claim, and despite extensive security measures, fans clashed with police after the match, leading to six arrests.
Meeting Point and Security Forces
Before the match, West Ham fans sent rival fans a meeting point for a fight, but the Millwall supporters who went to the specified address found law enforcement officers instead of West Ham fans.