THE SUN WAS ABOUT AND THE CROWD WAS GOOD DUE TO THE LONG WEEKEND!

Saturday the 5th June Coromandel travelled to Whangamata for their re-match after losing in the last minute on their turf 10th April (10-5).

Coromandel kicked off and applied pressure to a good kick and forced a turnover which pinned the Whanga Boyz in their red zone for the start of the game.  It took a while of settling down to get out of our half.  A number of line breaks were made but that last pass just didn't stick.  Scrums and line-outs worked well for the home side with which they launched attack after attack but that last pass STILL didn't stick.  Whanga took a penalty shot at goal to lead at half time 3-0.

The second half started in Whangas favour camped on their line which resulted in a try to "The Rock".  Whanga 8 - Coro 0.  Coromandel had a good kicking game and they used the wind to plug the corners.  They had a number of penalty tap runs from ten out, but some big tackles stopped them short.  They tried and tried but alas no cigar today!  The game was a physical battle.  The odd "biff", push and shove given and received!

During another raid in their half Whanga took a penalty shot which took the score to 11-0.  Whanga still tried their attacks but that last pass STILL DIDN'T STICK!  We blew perhaps 5 tries, 20 penalties against, one yellow card against them, claret.  All in all an entertaining game but THAT WAS A BATTLE!

Coromandel were great after-match ambassadors and would have stayed longer but "The Booze Bus" was about and it was a long way home.

The other game of the Senior B competition, Waihi beat Paeroa Old Boys 37-7.  North had a Bye.  Whanga have the Bye next week so a few SPIES may attend the Waihi Vs North game.