It’s the moment all of Gosford has been waiting for, and his long-awaited debut has made waves all over the world!
Usain Bolt made a second-half appearance on Friday night as the Central Coast Mariners ran out 6-1 winners in a friendly match against a Central Coast Select side.
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The eight-time Olympic gold medalist, who is on trial with the Hyundai A-League club, was right in the thick of the action, almost getting on the score sheet in his short stint on the pitch.
His debut was seen all over the world, with news organisations and personalities from around the globe reporting on Bolt & the Mariners.
Pre-game: Bolt mania hits Gosford
The pre-match queues outside Central Coast stadium told the story of Bolt’s debut as fans flocked to Gosford in anticipation for the Jamaican’s footballing debut.
The picture perfect scene is set for a HUGE night of football on the Central Coast! ? #CCMFC #CCMvCCS #ALeague pic.twitter.com/S2V32pwPzx
— Central Coast Mariners (@CCMariners) August 31, 2018
Mental traffic to Gosford. Whole of Sydney going to watch Usain Bolt?
— Carly Adno (@CarlyAdno226) August 31, 2018
Fans waiting for the gates to open at Central Coast stadium ahead of @usainbolt 1st trial with the @CCMariners pic.twitter.com/ntRcPbLOIx
— Emma Simkin (@SimkinEmma) August 31, 2018
Gosford is PUMPING! ? #CCMvCCS #ALeague #CCMFC pic.twitter.com/CXXwti2pE2
— Central Coast Mariners (@CCMariners) August 31, 2018
.@usainbolt is in the house ⚡️#CCMFC #ALeague #CCMvCCS pic.twitter.com/QP9efvNUFj
— Central Coast Mariners (@CCMariners) August 31, 2018
BREAKING: @usainbolt named on the bench by @CCMariners in pre-season trial match. #SSN pic.twitter.com/YHxXiQAZe9
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 31, 2018
The man everyone is here to see is on the field for the warm up.
And hopefully Usain Bolt does warm up because it’s cold out there! pic.twitter.com/LAoKy6Gn2k— Carly Adno (@CarlyAdno226) August 31, 2018
All eyes on the Central Coast
Bolt entered the fray in the 70th minute and came close to sliding home a dream goal in stoppage time, but arrived to a cross a fraction too late.
FIFA, The Mirror, Match of the Day, BBC and more had their gaze fixed on Gosford!
Congratulations on your debut, @usainbolt ! ? https://t.co/8a1CxfU3kQ
— Olympic Channel (@olympicchannel) August 31, 2018
Look who's made his debut in professional football… ⚡️⚽️
Congratulations @usainbolt ? pic.twitter.com/Ju4A7Vu72H
— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) 31 August 2018
Una sonrisa que dice más que mil palabras, Nación ?
Usain Bolt hizo su debut en el futbol profesional en la goleada 6-1 del Central Coast Mariners de Australia ?? ⚽ pic.twitter.com/74QSGFgBfl
— Nación ESPN (@Nacion_ESPN) August 31, 2018
This was @usainbolt's first touch in a @CCMariners jersey.
? @FOXFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/50WYHnYO2g
— Hyundai A-League (@ALeague) August 31, 2018
A beautiful moment.
Two Caribbean legends sharing the same pitch.
45-year-old Keith Gumbs gives Usain Bolt a big hug at half time.#BoltTrial
MORE: https://t.co/LE0WZ7KHXn pic.twitter.com/RyUaa7Y3oE
— FOX Sports Football (@FOXFOOTBALL) August 31, 2018
Usain Bolt nearly provides scorpion kick assist with first touch! #UsainBolt
— Brenton Speed (@BrentonSpeed) August 31, 2018
? Wow. It's actually happening…
⚡️ Usain Bolt is on the pitch and playing for Central Coast Mariners right now!
?♂️ He's officially the world's fastest (trialist) footballer! pic.twitter.com/7k5x0VXsE4
— MoPlay (@MoPlay) August 31, 2018
Class act @usainbolt #WalkingBillboard ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/5mraybQTsr
— Jim Wilson (@JimWilsonTV) August 31, 2018
A moment in sporting history is made. @usainbolt, the footballer, steps onto the pitch in Yellow & Navy. ⚡️ #CCMFC #ALeague pic.twitter.com/3j9ZuEvTsf
— Central Coast Mariners (@CCMariners) August 31, 2018
Usain Bolt is on for his debut with Central Coast Mariners!
⚡ https://t.co/OWzBItOosS pic.twitter.com/igOb6GwDY7— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 31, 2018
Olympic legend @usainbolt makes his first appearance for @CCMariners ⚡ pic.twitter.com/xWJ7JRCcQq
— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 31, 2018
CROWD ?? What a pre-season clash! Thank you to the 9958 people in attendance tonight. It’s great to see @CCStadium come alive under the Friday night lights! #CCMFC #CCMvCCS #ALeague pic.twitter.com/3KBSqBeb56
— Central Coast Mariners (@CCMariners) August 31, 2018
Usain Bolt given hero's introduction by 10,000 fans as he comes off bench to make professional football debut for Central Coast Mariners https://t.co/8gE7NE4eEY
— MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) August 31, 2018
Usain Bolt has already perfected the 'fed up of the bench' look… pic.twitter.com/Shjx7giHfm
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) August 31, 2018
Usain Bolt makes debut for Central Coast Mariners in 6-1 victory in front almost 10,000 fans https://t.co/rvSkVZ0xDl pic.twitter.com/baUAvUlFb3
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) August 31, 2018
Forget @usainbolt debut! Jack Clisby is scoring doubles ? @CCMariners what have you been feeding the boy?@ALeague #USAINBOLT #ccm #clisby
— Rob Cornthwaite (@robcornthwaite) August 31, 2018