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Ba scores on Chelsea debut, Newcastle out

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Ba scores on Chelsea debut, Newcastle out
Jan 6th 2013, 00:08

FA Cup holders Chelsea eased past Southampton 5-1 in their third-round clash at St Mary's as Demba Ba scored twice on his debut.

The Saints went ahead in the 22nd minute, Jason Puncheon slipping the ball through to Jay Rodriguez who ran on to the pass.

However, Ba scored 10 minutes before the break. Eden Hazard made his way down the left and threaded the ball through to Juan Mata whose shot from an acute angle was followed in by Ba.

The Blues took the lead on the stroke of half-time, Ashley Cole and Victor Moses enjoying a fine exchange before the latter fired home.

Chelsea all but confirmed progress with a third goal through Branislav Ivanovic who headed home Mata's cross (52).

Ba made it four (61) and Frank Lampard completed the scoring with a late penalty (83).

Manchester City were also never threatened as they beat Watford 3-0. Carlos Tevez, Gareth Barry and debutant Marcos Lopes got the goals.

The first match of the day saw an upset as Newcastle went out 2-0 to npower Championship Brighton at Amex Stadium.

The Seagulls repeated last season's cup heroics by dumping an under-strength Magpies out of the competition with Andrea Orlandi supplying an outstanding opener.

The first-half strike was born out of Wayne Bridge's willingness to chase a seemingly lost cause, but it was Orlandi's touch, turn and fine shot that stole the show.

The second was delivered by substitute Will Hoskins, who tucked home David Lopez's defence-splitting pass, as the play-off hopefuls completed a comfortable win.

Newcastle were further frustrated by captain Shola Ameobi's second-half sending off.

Ameobi was deeply unlucky to receive the second yellow from referee Lee Probert and will miss Saturday's match against Norwich.

Two goals in the last five minutes by Matthew Barnes-Homer saw Conference side Macclesfield claim a 2-1 win over Championship leaders Cardiff.

The Bluebirds went ahead when Nathaniel Jarvis forced the ball home from close range but Macclesfield levelled when Barnes-Homer slotted into the centre of the goal with five minutes to go.

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