Usain Bolt the footballer scored his first and second goals for Australia’s A-League side Central Coast Mariners during a trial match. His first goal in particular, was a classic striker’s finish. Bolt received the ball at the edge of the box, brushed aside the incoming defender, and hammered it home from a difficult angle.
Even when he was winning medals for fun at world events as a sprinter, Bolt has made no secret of his love for football. He has had a trial with Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund as well and is regularly seen at Old Trafford, cheering Manchester United on. And, all it took was a few touches to get two goals on the scoresheet.
The Jamaican is aiming to secure a contract with the Mariners and has put any doubts about his footballing skills to rest. Controlling a bouncing ball and unleashing a left-foot finish is not among the easiest skills that a footballer can execute. After scoring, Bolt celebrated in trademark style, something that added to the spectacle after the 32-year-old won his multiple Olympic and World Championships medals.
Bolt then capitalised on a defensive mix-up to score his second on 69 minutes before being substituted with the score at 4-0.
It was the first game Bolt has started since joining the A-League club in August for an indefinite trial.
Buy an annual Scroll Membership to support independent journalism and get special benefits.
Our journalism is for everyone. But you can get special privileges by buying an annual Scroll Membership. Sign up today!