1993 Men's World Cup Soccer

Dark Horse

Championship Game Summary
Dark Horse 1, The Gods 0

Eight teams entered the 1993 World Cup Soccer Weekend Tournament. In Pool A, The Gods needed overtime to defeat French Fries, 3- 2, easily handled Destruction, 4-1, and gave Dark Horse their only loss, 1-0, to emerge undefeated. Perennial soccer power, Victory, defeated a strong Kolovara squad, 4-1, and cruised by Norfolk Enchance, 7-1 and Berkshire Bolts, 8-1 to win Pool B. 

The stage was set for the championship tournament on Sunday. Jason Barrow's overtime goal for the Gods defeated a tenacious Kolovara team, 2-1. In the other semi-final, Victory played gallantly under difficult conditions, with only six players. Dark Horse executed perfectly, Jon lanelli scored twice, Alec Bell and Mike Faber added lone goals to seal the upset, 4-1, setting up the chance to avenge their only loss. The final featured tough goalkeeping and near misses. Alex Hurd scored to end the first half for Dark Horse. It was the only score of the game. The Gods could not score against a determined Dark Horse squad, final score 1-0.

The Gods