CROSS Keys slipped to defeat against Pontypridd and could have few complaints about the result.

Ponty dominated the game from the off and got their reward with eight points from the boot of former Dragon Gareth McCarthy and a try from centre Adam Thomas on 59 minutes.

Keys will look to get back to winning ways at Merthyr in the Konica Minota Cup next weekend.

See Monday's Argus for a full report.