Usain Bolt has scored his first two Central Coast Mariners goals in an A-League trial match against second division club Macarthur South West United.<\/p>\n
The legendary Olympian started up front alongside former Aston Villa striker Ross McCormack.
\nWith the Mariners 2-0 ahead, and after previously sending a header wide of the post, Bolt netted his first goal, peeling away from a defender and firing beneath the goalkeeper.<\/p>\n
Bolt expressed his delight at his headline-grabbing debut, saying: “My first start and scoring two goals, it’s a good feeling.
\n“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.”<\/p>\n
Bolt has taken steps into professional football after hanging up his running shoes, having won eight Olympic gold medals during his sprinting career.
\nAn outspoken Manchester United fan, the 32-year-old has previously trained with Borussia Dortmund, and played in Soccer Aid at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n
He hopes to win a permanent contract with the Mariners, and his two goals on Friday will have done nothing to harm his chances.
\n“I think [Bolt] can make it.<\/p>\n
I don’t really know the level of the Australian league and I don’t know the teams there,” G\u00f6tze said.
\n“He is a sportsman and he has a lot of abilities that are important to be successful in football, too.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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