The Stratford Eltham Thunder first division rugby team was away at Rahotu domain to play Coastal on the weekend.
The weather was a stark difference from last week with coastal wind and drizzle making an open play for both teams very difficult.
The Thunder maintained both offensive pressure and control of the ball until the 24th minute when the forwards broke through the defective wall of Coastal to be held just inches from the try line.
The referee blew the whistle and awarded a penalty try as the defensive forward illegally interfered with the play on the try line and the offending player was yellow-carded.
Despite having the wind at their backs and maintaining offensive pressure for the rest of the first half, the dogged resistance and defence of Coastal kept the score to 7-0 at halftime.