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Joy for Chelsea new boy after debut brace in The FA Cup

Southampton 1-5 Chelsea
The FA Cup with Budweiser
Third Round Proper
3pm, Saturday 5 January 2013
St. Mary's Stadium
Winning clubs receive £67,500 from The FA's prize fund
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Demba Ba could not hide his delight after bagging a brace in The FA Cup Third Round on his Chelsea debut.

The 27-year-old completed his move from Newcastle United to west London on Friday and made his Blues bow against Southampton on Saturday.

Ba quickly went about making an impact at his new club, drawing Chelsea level with a goal that proved the catalyst to a 5-1 win.

The Senegal international had not been sure if the first one was his after firing home a Juan Mata effort on the line.

But his second – either side of goals from Victor Moses and Branislav Ivanovic – was far more clear-cut.

Ba slotted home impressively under pressure before Frank Lampard scored a late penalty to put him joint second in Chelsea's all-time scorers list with Kerry Dixon.

And Ba said: "I don't think I have made a debut like that before. That's a great one and I'm pleased, I'm going to enjoy it a little bit.

"It's great, when you see the fans they show you they're happy for you and the team-mates when they come and congratulate you it's a good feeling.”

Watch the official match highlights in the FATV player below