Well. On the Ball was published in the year 1994.
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Mobygames:
ASCARON Entertainment GmbH
Ascaron is a computer game company located in Gütersloh, Germany. Founded in 1991 under the name "Ascon", the company started to develop entertainment software for the German market.
They concentrated on historical business simulations and sport management games at first.
Also Known as Ascon GmbH -- Company until 1996.
So you are right, but reviewer also was right