SEBASTIAN CANCELLIERE scored two tries to break Connacht hearts at Scotstoun.
The Argentina winger crossed either side of half-time as high-flying Glasgow held on for a three-point victory, which leaves Connacht third from bottom of the URC table, with seven defeats from ten outings.
Duncan Weir was captaining Glasgow for the first time, in his 158th appearance for the club, and the fly-half opened the scoring with a penalty.
But David Hawkshaw scored the first of his two tries for Peter Wilkins’ visitors in the 18th minute.
The former Leinster centre crossed over after charging down a kick from Ollie Smith.
The hosts responded quickly, working the ball to Cancelliere to score.
Man of the match Ben Afshar got Glasgow’s second try before the interval, with Weir’s two conversions helping Glasgow into a 12-point lead.
Hawkshaw finished off a brilliant move within 60 seconds of the restart and JJ Hanrahan converted.
But Cancelliere got over to make it 22-12 before the hour-mark.
Piers O’Conor set up a thrilling finish when he went over with two minutes left and Hanrahan moved Connacht within three points but Glasgow saw out the game.
SCORERS — Glasgow Warriors: Tries, Cancelliere 2, Afshar, cons, Weir 2, pen, Weir. Connacht: Tries, Hawkshaw 2, O’Conor, cons, Hanrahan 2.
