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Saturday 30 June 2001
ArenA, Amsterdam
Final Score: Barcelona Dragons 17 - 24 Berlin Thunder
Barcelona came into this game on the back of an 8-2 season and as overwhelming favourites. Berlin was still regarded by many as an upstart expansion franchise in only its third full season.
 MVP Jonathan Quinn drops back to pass on his way to 308 yards and 3 touchdowns Photo: Steve Russam |
Berlin got off the mark first with a 53 yard, 4 point field goal from Scott Bentley. Jesus Angoy reduced the deficit to a point with a 20 yard field goal at the end of the first quarter.
Angoy added another two field goals to give the Dragons their first lead of the game 9-4. But, it took until almost half time for either offense to seriously threaten the oppositions endzone.
Berlin began a solid drive at their own 33 yard line. A key pass to D Brown from Berlin QB Jonathan Quinn for 19 yards set the Thunder in scoring position. Three plays later, Quinn hit Dwaune Jones in stride for a 46 yard score. Thunder Coach, Peter Vaas opted to go for two but Quinn's pass to Ahmad Merrit falls incomplete giving the Thunder a slight 10-9 lead at the half.
The Dragons could have retaken the lead early in the third but Jesus Angoy's field goal attempts was blocked by Thunder DB Billy Gustin. On their next drive, however, Dragons QB Jarious Jackson hit WR Tony Simmons on a comeback route which Simmons managed to evade tacklers to speed down the sideline for a 58 yard score.
Jackson hit a diving Trevor Insley to secure the 2 point conversion and a 17-10 lead towards the end of the third period.
 Dragons Kicker Jesus Angoy wonders what might have been after the game Photo: Steve Russam |
Barcelona went three and out on their subsequent drive giving the momentum back to the Thunder. Berlin took it and ran with it - 86 yards over 7 plays. On 3rd and three on their own 47 yard line, Quinn rolled right on a play-action and spotted a streaking Dwaune Jones around the 9 yard line. Quinn heaved the ball up and connected with Jones who evaded a tackler and headed for the endzone. The extra point gave the Thunder a 24-17 lead, one they would not relinquish.
Jackson lead the Dragons to the Berlin 3 yard line with barely a minute remaining. He rolled right but was caught by Thunder lineman Strohmeyer and sacked for a three yard loss. Next play, Jackson threw for Harris but the pass was tipped effectively ending the game.
MVP Jonathan 'Mighty' Quinn culminated his 308 yard, 3 TD passing performance by taking a taking a knee to end the contest and let Peter Vaas pick up his first World Bowl Trophy.
FINAL 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
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BERLIN 4 6 0 10 24
BARCELONA 3 6 8 0 17
SCORING SUMMARY
1ST QUARTER: BER - FG, SCOTT BENTLEY 53 YD, 5:28. BERLIN 4-0
BAR - FG, JESUS ANGOY 20 YD, 0:50. BERLIN 4,
BARCELONA 3
2ND QUARTER: BAR - FG, JESUS ANGOY 29 YD, 11:21. BERLIN 4,
BARCELONA 6
BAR - FG, JESUS ANGOY 33 YD, 2:30. BERLIN 4,
BARCELONA 9
BER - TD, DWAUNE JONES 46 YD PASS FROM JONATHAN QUINN
(PASS FAILED KICK), 1:03. BERLIN 10,
BARCELONA 9
3RD QUARTER: BAR - TD, TONY SIMMONS 58 YD PASS FROM JARIOUS JACKSON
(TREVOR INSLEY CATCH), 8:08. BERLIN 10,
BARCELONA 17
4TH QUARTER: BER - TD, AHMAD MERRIT 17 YD PASS FROM JONATHAN
QUINN (AXEL KRUSE KICK), 9:47. TIE 17-17
BER - TD, DWAUNE JONES 53 YD PASS FROM JONATHAN QUINN
(AXEL KRUSE KICK), 4:08. BERLIN 24-17
PLAYER STATISTICS
Missed Field Goals: None.
Berlin Rushing: Hill 8-31, Phillips 6-18, Quinn 4-0.
Barcelona Rushing: Green 16-47, Robinson 3-8, Jackson 2-5, Spikes 1-(-5).
Berlin Passing: Quinn 25-38-308-3-2, Phillips 0-1-0-0-0.
Barcelona Passing: Jackson 14-23-177-1-0, Robinson 8-9-69-0-0.
Berlin Receiving: Jones 6-161, Merrit 5-41, Hill 4-35, Brown 3-26,
Heckenbach 3-16, Nuno 2-11, Osbourne 1-11, Bridges 1-7.
Barcelona Receiving: Insley 10-80, Simmons 6-127, Rosado 3-27,
Freeman 1-8, Martos 1-6, Green 1-(-2).