Stefan Kuntz has maintained the small chance of a World Cup participation with his first victory as Turkish Football National Trainer . The former European Champion coach of the German U21 won with his new team in the last second 2: 1 (0: 0) in Latvia. On the way to the final round 2022 in Qatar, Turkey is still behind the Netherlands (6: 0 against Gibraltar) and Norway (2: 0) against Montenegro) continue to rank only. Kuntz had three days after his debut at the 1-1 against Norway, fortunate that his team was not behind by Antonijs Cernomordijs (7.). Afterwards, the Turks took control, but Merih Demiral stopped an own goal (70th). The former Bundesliga professional Serdar Dursun (75.) and Burak Yilmaz via a faulfeter according to VAR engagement (90. + 9) but still caused the turn. Kuntz visibly touched the emotional final phases: after the final whistle he broke out in tears. For the World Cup ticket, two victories are required in November against Gibraltar and Montenegro: Turke...