A well-crafted goal by Sanli Tuncay earned Turkey their second straight victory in Euro 2008 qualifying Group C, 1-0 over Hungary on Saturday. The visitors took the lead in the 40th minute when Cetin Servet headed the ball into the path of Tuncay and the Fenerbahce midfielder beat Gabor Kiraly with a brilliant lob from close range.
Hungary had the only other real scoring opportunity of the first half, in the 15th minute, but after fine work from West Bromwich Albion striker Zoltan Gera on the right, Pal Dardai blasted his shot over the bar from 14 metres.
The home team nearly equalised 10 minutes into the second half but Gera's curling free-kick hit the crossbar.
"We did not play well, but got the result we came for, that's what matters at the moment," Turkey coach Fatih Terim said. "The team is under enormous pressure, so regarding that, I have to be satisfied."
Hungary coach Peter Bozsik could not hide his disappointment. "I feel we only played around half of what we are capable of," he said.
"Two home defeats do not help our qualifying chances but there is still a long way to go."
Hungary, who were also beaten 4-1 by Norway, must beat Malta on Wednesday to revive their hopes in the group.
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Hungary had the only other real scoring opportunity of the first half, in the 15th minute, but after fine work from West Bromwich Albion striker Zoltan Gera on the right, Pal Dardai blasted his shot over the bar from 14 metres.
The home team nearly equalised 10 minutes into the second half but Gera's curling free-kick hit the crossbar.
"We did not play well, but got the result we came for, that's what matters at the moment," Turkey coach Fatih Terim said. "The team is under enormous pressure, so regarding that, I have to be satisfied."
Hungary coach Peter Bozsik could not hide his disappointment. "I feel we only played around half of what we are capable of," he said.
"Two home defeats do not help our qualifying chances but there is still a long way to go."
Hungary, who were also beaten 4-1 by Norway, must beat Malta on Wednesday to revive their hopes in the group.
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