Courage 2, Beat 1, OT

Carla Overbeck scored on a rebound a minute and 20 seconds into overtime today as the Carolina Courage advanced to the W-U-S-A title game with a 2-to-1 win against the Atlanta Beat.

Danielle Fotopolous scored on a penalty kick in the 89th minute to tie the game for the Courage.

Carolina trailed most of the way after Nikki Serlenga's penalty kick in the 28th minute gave Atlanta a 1-to-0 lead.

Carolina outshot Atlanta 20-to-6.

The Courage face Washington in the Founders Cup game next week.