Football: Usain Bolt grabs first goals in professional football with pre-season brace

Sydney, Oct 12: Sprint legend Usain Bolt scored his first goals in professional football on Friday (Oct 12) after starting up front in a pre-season game for Australia's Central Coast Mariners.

The 100m world record holder, who is bidding for a professional contract, recovered from a painful kick in the groin to grab a double against Macarthur South West United in Sydney.

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, 32, finished with his left foot after some slack marking in the 55th minute, celebrating with his trademark "Lightning Bolt" pose.

The Jamaican then capitalised on a defensive mix-up to score his second in the 69th minute but was denied the chance to go for a hat trick when he was substituted six minutes later with the score at 4-0.

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

It was the first game Bolt has started in since joining the A-League club in August for an indefinite trial.

“I’m just happy that I got a chance and I’m proud of myself,” Bolt told host broadcaster Fox Sports after the game.

“It was a big deal... first start and scoring two goals. It was a good feeling. This is what I worked towards. I try to get better and I am on the way to doing that.”

Bolt said he had a “lot more to learn” and was keen to join the Mariners on a professional contract.

“I’m keen, that’s why I’m here to play my best and to try and get into the team,” he added.