Just...........loving the terminology. 
Frankfurt, Germany (CNN) -- The U.S. women's soccer team netted a go-ahead goal in overtime Sunday night, giving it the advantage with just minutes remaining in its World Cup final showdown with Japan.
U.S. forward Abby Wambach headed a pass from Alex Morgan into the back of the net, giving her team a 2-1 lead with 17 minutes to go in extra time.
The overtime was mandated after Japan's Aya Miyama tied up the score with 10 minutes left in regulation, finishing off a scramble in front of the net.
Her score came about 12 minutes after Morgan herself scored, giving the Americans the advantage after they'd controlled much of the early action but couldn't capitalize.
With the score tied through regulation, the teams headed into 30 minutes of extra time. If the game is still even after that, it will be decided by penalty kicks.
Frankfurt, Germany (CNN) -- The U.S. women's soccer team netted a go-ahead goal in overtime Sunday night, giving it the advantage with just minutes remaining in its World Cup final showdown with Japan.
U.S. forward Abby Wambach headed a pass from Alex Morgan into the back of the net, giving her team a 2-1 lead with 17 minutes to go in extra time.
The overtime was mandated after Japan's Aya Miyama tied up the score with 10 minutes left in regulation, finishing off a scramble in front of the net.
Her score came about 12 minutes after Morgan herself scored, giving the Americans the advantage after they'd controlled much of the early action but couldn't capitalize.
With the score tied through regulation, the teams headed into 30 minutes of extra time. If the game is still even after that, it will be decided by penalty kicks.
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