Pontypridd bounced back from a dismal result against Neath to remain in contention in the Parker Pen Challenge Cup after an impressive second round, first leg win over Leeds Tykes.

In a fast and furious first half the Welsh outfit surged into the lead after three minutes with a try under the posts by centre Sonny Parker when Brett Davey joined the line to put him over.

Davey added the conversion and minutes later slotted over a 22-metre penalty.

Leeds soon hit back with two penalties from centre Braam van Straaten.

As the half developed Ponty had the better of the exchanges and after pressure outside half Ceri Sweeney dropped a goal.

In the 24th minute Davey increased Ponty's lead with a 32-metre penalty and, with the home side in the driving seat after more pressure, he added another goal from 40 metres.

Approaching the interval Leeds hit back with a try from flanker Cameron Mather converted by van Straaten.

In the second minute of injury-time Ponty struck back with a try from Parker to give his side a 24-13 interval advantage.

After the break the game began on a sensational note when props Matt Holt of Leeds and Gethyn Jenkins of Pontypridd yellow carded after two minutes.

In the 47th minute Davey slotted over his fourth penalty and shortly afterwards a brilliant handling move by the forwards and the backs from midfield let in Gareth Wyatt for a scintillating try.

In the last quarter Leeds cut the deficit with a try from number eight Isaac Feau'nati converted by outside half Gordon Ross.

But Ponty soon regained the initiative with a further try from flanker Richard Parks after a drive from a line-out near the Leeds line.

Right on time Gordon Ross sent over a consolation penalty goal for Leeds.