By ROGER PANTING

Cardiff ................................. 12pts
Tries: Thomas 18, Timani 46
Conversions: de Beer 18

Connacht .......................... 16pts
Tries: Dooley 62
Conversions: Hanrahan 62
Penalties: Hanrahan 5, 40, 66
AN early red card to centre Ray Lee-Lo proved too much of a handicap for Cardiff to overcome as their hopes of an end of season play-off place were virtually extinguished.
Connacht, one of Cardiff ’s main rivals for that spot, were therefore able to extend their lead over the Welsh region to six points – but the hosts perfor med heroics to stay in the fight af...