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Is this the 'worst refereeing call ever?' Fans slam 'astonishing' decision to give West Brom a penalty for hand ball during win vs Rotherham... after the ball hit Lee Peltier OUTSIDE the box

West Brom claimed a 2-0 victory against Rotherham on Wednesday night in controversial circumstances, after a penalty was awarded against Millers winger Lee Peltier for hand ball, despite the ball striking him outside of the box.

Carlos Corberan's side tightened their grip on a spot in the play-offs, with Brandon Thomas-Asante putting the hosts ahead after 23 minutes, netting his 12th goal of the season from close range.

On the stroke of half-time the Baggies would double their lead with John Swift scoring from the spot to seal the win.

But the decision to award the penalty has been branded as 'astonishng' and a 'disgrace' by some fans online after Thomas-Asante had wound up another shot from long-range that was blocked by Peltier.