USAIN BOLT has scored his first goals in professional football as he bids to win a contract at Central Coast Mariners.
The sprinter netted two goals for the Australian side in a friendly against McArthur South West United, one of which was from an assist by former Scotland international Ross McCormack.
Ex-Rangers and Motherwell attacker McCormack, on loan from Aston Villa, played a ball forward for Bolt to chase down.
Naturally, the Jamaican track legend outpaced the defender before slotting a finish past the goalkeeper and celebrating in trademark fashion.
Here it is, @usainbolt, the footballer, scores his maiden Mariners goal. What a moment! Don't think limits! ⚡️ #SWSvCCM #CCMFC ?@FOXFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/X7zrqmrYCZ
— Central Coast Mariners (@CCMariners) October 12, 2018
Bolt had squandered a couple of chances throughout the match, but later he capitalised on a mix-up between defender and goalkeeper to walk-in an easy second.
BOLT HAS HIS BRACE! ⚡️
That's two goals tonight for @usainbolt!! What a moment in sport, don't think limits! #CCMFC ? @FOXFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/0NeIH9i49V
— Central Coast Mariners (@CCMariners) October 12, 2018
The multiple Olympic gold medallist is hoping to impress enough to secure a professional contract at the club and fulfil his dreams of being a footballer.
Bolt told Fox Sports: “My first start and scoring two goals, it’s a good feeling. I’m happy I could come here and show the world I’m improving.”
McCormack said: “”The best thing about Usain is he’s so humble. He’s fitted in well with the lads. From my first day even to where he is now, the transformation is huge”
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