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Controversial Penalty Helps West Bromwich Albion Secure Victory Over Rotherham United
West Bromwich Albion strengthened their position in the Championship play-off race with a 2-0 victory over relegated Rotherham United in a controversial match.
The Baggies secured the win with goals from Brandon Thomas-Asante and a contentious penalty converted by John Swift.
With just four games remaining, West Brom are now six points behind fourth-placed Southampton and four points ahead of sixth-placed Norwich City.
Despite missing key players like Jed Wallace, the Baggies managed to control the game and secure their 20th league win of the season.
Rotherham, under the management of Leam Richardson, put up a spirited display despite the loss, hinting at potential improvements for the next season.
West Bromwich Albion’s next challenge will be against Sunderland, while Rotherham United will face Swansea in their upcoming fixtures.
After the match, West Brom coach Carlos Corberan expressed his hope for the team to continue competing at a high level until the end of the season.
Rotherham boss Leam Richardson criticized the controversial penalty decision, highlighting that it had a significant impact on the outcome of the game.