Triple world record holder Usain Bolt scored his first professional league goal today when he slammed in a double for his Australian a league side central Coast Mariners in an important trial match against Macauther South West United at the Campbell Town stadium in New South Wales.
The former sprint star spearheaded the attack next to new signings Tommy oar and Ross McCormack and was involved in the action from the opening whistle.
The 8 time Olympic champion in his first start for the mariners started the second half brace 10 minutes after the resumption.
Again sporting the no 95 jersey – a reference to his world record time over 100 metres – and playing up front, he scored the second shortly after courtesy of a defensive error to give the mariners a 4-nil win before he was substituted in the 75th minute.
The decision to withdraw him with 15 minutes remaining – with the prospect of a hat-trick tantalisingly close – was met with predictable boos and he departed the field to a standing ovation.
He describes his performance as a big deal.
The double strike is a major boost to bolt’s chances of joining the club on a permanent deal.