Is this the 'worst refereeing call ever?' Fans slam 'astonishing' decision to give West Brom a...

On Wednesday night, West Brom won 2-0 against Rotherham in a game filled with controversy. Despite the ball hitting Lee Peltier, a winger for the Millers, outside of the box, a penalty was still given for hand ball.

The team coached by Carlos Corberan became even more secure in their position for the play-offs. Brandon Thomas-Asante scored the opening goal for the home team at the 23-minute mark, successfully scoring his 12th goal of the season from a short distance away.

At the end of the first half, the Baggies managed to increase their advantage as John Swift scored a penalty kick to secure their victory.

Some online fans have criticized the decision to give a penalty as "shocking" and "embarrassing" following Thomas-Asante's blocked long-range shot that preceded it.

The player on the wing, who had moved up to the edge of the penalty area, leaped up to prevent the striker's shot and appeared to lift his arms and twist his body towards the ball.

West Brom emerged victorious over Rotherham with a score of 2-0 in their match at the Hawthorns, thanks to a disputed ruling regarding a handball.

Brandon Thomas-Asante's attempt at scoring looked like it hit Lee Peltier just outside of the penalty box.

The referee, Geoff Eltringham, awarded a penalty to West Brom after detecting a handball.

Afterwards, West Brom asked referee Geoff Eltringham to give them the penalty, while Rotherham was shocked and upset by the ruling.

Later on, he gestured towards the area in question. The assistant coach for the Millers, Rob Kelly, was given a warning by the referees when he argued with them on the sideline.

It was reported that Sam Cluclus informed the media that the referee claimed the hand ball occurred deep within the penalty box.

Writer Paul Davies expressed on X (previously known as Twitter): 'According to Sam Clucas, the referee informed #rufc players that the penalty situation occurred "far within" the box.'

Following the game, ex-Rotherham coach Ronnie Moore expressed surprise regarding the verdict, stating that the 'referees had caused' them to lose the match.

He expressed to the BBC that he couldn't believe it. He said he has never witnessed such a thing before. He wondered how the referee could have possibly awarded a penalty in that situation.

The game took a turn after the second goal was scored. Unfortunately, the referee made a decision that impacted our chances of winning. Despite this setback, we were still in the game as long as the score remained 1-0.

Rotherham has not been fared very well in the Championship as they have just managed to win once in the last five games. As a result, they have failed to climb from the bottom spot in the league standings. Moreover, they are now lagging behind 19 points from Birmingham team, which is holding the penultimate spot in the table above them.

A few supporters expressed their criticism of the penalty ruling on various social platforms. One individual penned, "This ruling for the penalty is dreadful and probably ranks among the most terrible verdicts ever made!"

A fan of West Brom expressed their disappointment with the decision made by Rotherham United, calling it disgraceful. They also shared that as a supporter of West Brom, they feel embarrassed by what had happened.

A different supporter expressed disbelief over the penalty call against #rufc during their match against West Brom. According to them, it seemed that the ball did not even touch Peltier's arm and the call was wrongly made. They added that the incident occurred outside the box and did not even appear to be a handball.

As a supporter of Albion, I am pleased with the result. Nevertheless, I must say that the referee's decision was terrible. There is no way that could be considered a penalty, not even in a million years. #wba.

The Rotherham team voiced their disagreement with the referee's decision to give the home team a penalty kick by protesting on the field.

John Swift is rejoicing following his scoring of a penalty that has elicited strong criticism on the internet.

According to Paul Davis, the referee informed Sam Clucas that the penalty was located "far within the confines of the box."

Numerous supporters have expressed their displeasure towards the ruling, with one individual stating 'I feel ashamed as a Baggies enthusiast'.

After Norwich City's draw against Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday night, West Bromwich Albion has increased their lead by four points. This is due to their recent three draws against Milwall, Wolves, and Stoke.

Following the game, Corberan emphasized the significance of getting back on track with a victory, as West Brom aims to reclaim their spot in the Premier League after being demoted in 2021.

He expressed that it was crucial for the team to secure the three points in today's game as they had been unable to clinch a victory in the previous three matches following the international break. In his words, they had only managed to settle for a draw in each of those games.

It was crucial to re-ignite the sensation of victory.

Many may perceive the upcoming match against Rotherham as an effortless win since they appear weak. However, it's vital to acknowledge that in their last two matches they defeated Millwall, who just recently prevailed over the top-ranked team, Leicester.

After 23 minutes of play, Thomas-Asante succeeded in scoring the first goal, thereby giving the home team an advantage.

The team of Rotherham's manager, Leam Richardson, is still at the very bottom of the Championship standings.

According to Carlos Corberan, it was a positive experience to get back to winning after a period of inconsistent results.

This essentially means that any success you have on the soccer field is a direct result of the effort you have invested.

He stated: 'Once we reach our previous performance standards and stay at that standard frequently, we will have better chances of winning games. The more games we win, the more opportunities we will have to secure our place in the play-offs.'