It was a penalty that made a Hungarian coach a national hero of Libya

In the early 1980s, Hungarian football coaches were in demand, with notable figures like Lajos Baróti and Pál Csernai coaching top clubs. Bela Göltl led Libya's national team during the 1982 Africa Cup, aiming to impress local fans. Despite Libya's lack of prior success in the tournament, they reached the final against Ghana, aided by political motivations from leader Muammar Gaddafi. The match ended in a penalty shootout, where Libya narrowly lost. Gaddafi appreciated Göltl's efforts, rewarding him with a trip to the 1982 World Cup. Göltl later returned to Hungary, where he continued his academic career until his passing in January 2020.