Péter Disztl
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Péter Disztl is a retired Hungarian
footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
, and he was one of the side's top performers as it made it to the 1984–85 UEFA Cup final
, in an eventual 1–3 aggregate loss against Real Madrid
; after a 0–3 home loss, he saved a penalty
from Jorge Valdano in the opening minutes of the second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu
, being crucial to secure the consolation win.
After two seasons in Germany
, the first in the final year of the former German Democratic Republic league in the already reunified country, the second in second division
, and one in Malaysia, Disztl returned home, closing out his career in 1997, after short spells with six teams.
in 1984, and got 37 caps in the following five years. He was a participant at the 1986 FIFA World Cup
in Mexico
, where Hungary failed to progress from the group stage.
After his retirement, Disztl was charged for some years with the coaching of the national side's goalkeepers.
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Club career
Disztl's main club was Videoton FCVideoton FC
Videoton FC is a Hungarian professional football club based in Székesfehérvár, playing in the Hungarian League as of 2011. Videoton has won one Hungarian League title, one Hungarian Cup title, two Hungarian League Cup titles and one Hungarian Super Cup title...
, and he was one of the side's top performers as it made it to the 1984–85 UEFA Cup final
1985 UEFA Cup Final
The 1985 UEFA Cup Final was a football tie played on 8 May and 22 May 1985 between Real Madrid C.F. of Spain and Videoton FC of Hungary. Madrid won 3–1 on aggregate. Real would later make this a cup-double, by winning the Copa de la Liga on 15th June after another two-legged final.-First...
, in an eventual 1–3 aggregate loss against Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
; after a 0–3 home loss, he saved a penalty
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
from Jorge Valdano in the opening minutes of the second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
The Estadio Santiago Bernabéu is an all-seater football stadium in Madrid, Spain. It was inaugurated on 14 December 1947 and is owned by Real Madrid Club de Fútbol. It has a current capacity of 85,454 spectators....
, being crucial to secure the consolation win.
After two seasons in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, the first in the final year of the former German Democratic Republic league in the already reunified country, the second in second division
2. Fußball-Bundesliga
- Changes in division set-up :* Number of clubs: currently 18. From 1974 to 1981 there were two conferences, each of 20 teams. In 1981–91 it had 20...
, and one in Malaysia, Disztl returned home, closing out his career in 1997, after short spells with six teams.
International career
Disztl made his debut for the Hungarian national teamHungary national football team
The Hungary national football team represents Hungary in international football and is controlled by the Hungarian Football Federation....
in 1984, and got 37 caps in the following five years. He was a participant at the 1986 FIFA World Cup
1986 FIFA World Cup
The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially...
in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, where Hungary failed to progress from the group stage.
After his retirement, Disztl was charged for some years with the coaching of the national side's goalkeepers.