Please HELP!!!

[uniconomelibero]

Ok, here's the problem: I have just bought an used PS2 with Neo 2 modchip, and (obviously) I have my Action Replay v2 too. Now, I have rented Pro Evolution Soccer (original), and I WANT to backup it...but I can't! I first used Nero to make a simple copy, I booted it with my AR boot disc, the game starts but it crash just a little after, just before the intro! I mean, the game asks me the language, load memorycard settings, and then crashes! I suppose a patch/crack will help, as I heard everywhere on the web! I'm from Italy (PAL), and I've dowloaded a patch (NTSC-2-PAL, it is the only one I've found), but it doesn't works, Cdrwin says me that "image doesn't match" or something like that! I have used Cdrwin, CloneCD, Nero, but I can't manage to backup this game! HOW CAN I DO?? PLEASE HELP MEEE!!! Thanx a lot!
P.s.: I've ppf-o-matic too