During Usain Bolt’s first start as a professional soccer player, lightning didn’t strike once, but twice.
The Olympic champion sprinter scored the third and fourth goals during the Australian A-League’s Central Coast Mariners’ 4-0 victory over Macarthur South West in a friendly match.
The Jamaican runner, who is with the club for an “indefinite training period,” celebrated the goals with his trademark lightning bolt pose.
He's done it! @usainbolt scores his first goal for @CCMariners ⚽️⚡️
Follow the game LIVE: https://t.co/H3buvFVl9b#SWSvCCM #ALeague pic.twitter.com/4O7GNWBQRS
— Isuzu UTE A-League (@aleaguemen) October 12, 2018
🛸 Are we living in an alternate universe? Usain Bolt has scored a brace on his debut & he’s playing up top with Ross McCormack 😂
— ODDSbible (@ODDSbible) October 12, 2018
“My first start and scoring two goals, it’s a good feeling,” Bolt said. “I’m happy I could come here and show the world I’m improving. I’m keen to be a Mariner, to play my best and get into the team.”
The Australian A-League season opens on October 19 and, despite the goals, it remains unclear if the Mariners will offer Bolt a contract.
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