Usain Bolt scored his first goal as a professional footballer Friday night in Australia.

Then, less than 15 minutes later, he added another one.

In his debut with the Central Coast Mariners of the Australian League, superstar sprinter scored in the 55th and 69th minutes, helping his team to win 4-0 in their friendly against Macarthur South West United.

"It was a big deal – scoring a goal in your first game is a good feeling," said Bolt afterwards. according to The Sydney Morning Herald. "I improved quickly, I feel it personally."

Bolt scored his first professional goal after controlling a ball in the area and getting it to the front post, while his second goal was the result of a mistake of defense; The opposing goalkeeper hit a defender while he was attempting a ball, leaving Bolt with a net completely open for an easy shot.

The eight-time Olympic gold medalist then left the game in the 74th minute.

Bolt, 32, retired after the 2017 World Championships as sprinter. He has since turned to football. He was briefly coached with a Norwegian team earlier this year before joining the Central Coast Mariners for an "indefinite training period" in August.

Contact Tom Schad at [email protected] or on Twitter @ Tom_Schad.

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