An injury-time point from a free by Gary Bambrick gave De La Salle,Waterford, a thrilling win over Thurles CBS in this Munster Colleges senior hurling (Dr Harty Cup) semi-final cliff-hanger in New Inn on Saturday.

Waterford opened well with goals from Thomas Connors and Craig Moloney but Thurles rallied to lead at half-time by 0-9 to 2-2.

Thurles added three points to their tally early in the second half but now it was De La Salle who rallied and a Willie Walsh goal in the 17th minute edged them in front. The sides were level three times in a hectic finish before Bambrick struck the all-important winner in the 32nd minute.

SCORERS: De La Salle: C Moloney and T Connors 1-2 each; W Walsh 1-0; G Bambrick 0-2; S Power 0-1; Thurles CBS: D Butler 0-5; C Ryan 0-3; J Barry, D Maher, L Dwan 0-2 each; J O'Neill 0-1.