Watch Demba Ba very nearly score from kick-off

In case you didn’t see it, here is Demba Ba’s seriously ambitious opening strike from the halfway line last night.

Wed, 20 Aug, 2014 - 11:00

Grainne McGuinness

In case you didn’t see it, here is Demba Ba’s seriously ambitious opening strike from the halfway line last night.

Turkish side Besiktas faced Arsenal in a crucial Champions League qualifier and former Chelsea striker Ba gave the Premier League side a serious fright in the opening seconds.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: London Person: Demba Ba Person: Ba Person: Wojciech Scheszny Event: Champions League Event: Premier League Organisation: Besiktas Organisation: Arsenal Organisation: Chelsea

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