Mohamadou Kante scores stunning goal for West Ham, then sees red

West Ham United staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 2-2 draw against Millwall in a fiercely contested derby at The Den. After trailing 2-0 at half-time, the Hammers responded with a revitalised performance in the second half. Mohamadou Kante, who came on as a substitute, scored a stunning long-range goal to kickstart the revival, before Konstantinos Mavropanos levelled the match with a header late on.

Millwall dominated the first half, with goals from Caleb Taylor and Camiel Neghli putting them firmly in control. The Lions' physical style of play troubled West Ham, who struggled to match their intensity. Mark Sykes nearly added a third for Millwall, striking the crossbar with a powerful shot from distance, highlighting their dominance during the opening 45 minutes.

The match took a dramatic turn when Kante was shown a red card for a last-man foul on Kyrell Lisbie, just as West Ham were pushing for a winner. This dismissal marked the fourth red card in the last seven encounters between the two teams. Despite the setback, Millwall failed to capitalise, with Lyndon Dykes missing a late chance to secure the victory for the home side.

The game was briefly halted due to an allegation of spitting made by Millwall goalkeeper Filip Marschall against West Ham's Taty Castellanos. Both managers commented on the incident, with Millwall's Alex Neil expressing surprise at the accusation and West Ham's Nuno Espirito Santo stating he would review the footage. The incident added to the tension of an already heated encounter.

Following the match, Neil reflected on his team's performance, acknowledging their strong first half but lamenting their inability to maintain momentum. Espirito Santo praised his team's improved second-half display but acknowledged the need to learn from their mistakes. The draw leaves West Ham at the top of the Championship, while Millwall continues to search for their first win over their rivals since 1988.

via Sky Sports