<p class="title">Sprint legend Usain Bolt scored his first goals in professional football on Friday after starting up front in a pre-season game for Australia's Central Coast Mariners.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The 100 metres 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.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Bolt, 32, finished with his left foot after some slack marking in the 55th minute, celebrating with his trademark 'Lightning Bolt' pose.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The Jamaican then capitalised on a defensive mix-up to score his second in the 69th minute before being substituted six minutes later with the score at 4-0.</p>.<p class="bodytext">It was the first game Bolt has started since joining the A-League club in August for an indefinite trial.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I'm just happy that I got a chance and I'm proud of myself," Bolt told host broadcaster Fox Sports after the game.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"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."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Bolt said he had a "lot more to learn" and was keen to join the Mariners on a professional contract.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I'm keen, that's why I'm here to play my best and to try and get into the team," he added.</p>
<p class="title">Sprint legend Usain Bolt scored his first goals in professional football on Friday after starting up front in a pre-season game for Australia's Central Coast Mariners.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The 100 metres 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.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Bolt, 32, finished with his left foot after some slack marking in the 55th minute, celebrating with his trademark 'Lightning Bolt' pose.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The Jamaican then capitalised on a defensive mix-up to score his second in the 69th minute before being substituted six minutes later with the score at 4-0.</p>.<p class="bodytext">It was the first game Bolt has started since joining the A-League club in August for an indefinite trial.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I'm just happy that I got a chance and I'm proud of myself," Bolt told host broadcaster Fox Sports after the game.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"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."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Bolt said he had a "lot more to learn" and was keen to join the Mariners on a professional contract.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I'm keen, that's why I'm here to play my best and to try and get into the team," he added.</p>