Kanté and Mavropanos earn late 2-2 for West Ham at Millwall

West Ham rescued a point in a fiery London derby at the Den, finishing 2-2 against Millwall thanks to the late impact of Mohamadou Kanté and Konstantinos Mavropanos after the home side looked in control.

Derby built on edge and tempo

As The Guardian reports, Millwall set the tone early and produced a dominant first half. The paper highlights an opening strike from Camiel Neghli in first-half stoppage time, before the hosts built a 2-0 lead with sustained intensity and pressure.

The game turned after the break. The Guardian says West Ham stepped up, controlled the second period and eventually found two goals to level the match and keep the derby alive.

With the match slipping towards the end, controversy arrived. The Guardian describes a decisive incident: Kyrell Lisbie dispossessed Mohamadou Kanté, sprinted through on goal, and was then pulled down by the same opponent. It led to a straightforward red card, and Lisbie had a strong chance to make it decisive—though it ultimately ended in a draw.

Point shared after tension

The derby also included a serious allegation. The Guardian notes an accusation of spitting against West Ham’s Taty Castellanos, adding that it would presumably be investigated.

Overall, The Guardian frames the final score as fair: a match where, despite the late drama and off-pitch noise, football was the winner—right up to the final whistle.