LONDON: A boyhood fan of Paris Saint-Germain, Demba Ba showed any lingering affection he has for the club is in the past.
With Chelsea facing Champions League elimination, Ba scored just his sixth goal of the season in the 87th minute Tuesday night, evening the total-goals series at 3-3. The Blues' 2-0 win enabled them to advance to the semifinals on away goals following a 3-1 loss in the French capital last week.
''It happened so quickly,'' Ba said. ''I was on the floor, just looked at the goal, and I saw the ball was in the net. It was a big joy for everyone. I just do what I have to do when I get chances. I haven't had many this season.''
Both goals at Stamford Bridge came from substitutes.
