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Thousands of football fans have flocked to Parramatta to catch the first Womens' Asian Cup matches to be held in Sydney, today. Uzbekistan beat North Korea one nil at lunch time, while China is in the midst of their game against Bangladesh right now.

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00:02The global game in the heart of Sydney.
00:07Fans colourful and confident.
00:09I think we're going to smash it, I think we're going to win.
00:11We're going to take it, obviously.
00:13Korean Australians are taking a diplomatic approach to the Cup.
00:17We're actually from South Korea,
00:19but the North Korea are our brothers and sisters
00:21and there's no-one else here supporting them,
00:23so we've got to support.
00:25Sydney's brought the two countries together before.
00:27In 2000 Olympics, Sydney Olympics,
00:31North and South Koreans have marched in together
00:34at the opening ceremony holding this flag.
00:39It's Bangladesh's first time in the tournament.
00:43A convoy of 200 supporters from South-West Sydney travelling to the match.
00:49We are carrying our flags, we are wearing the T-shirts,
00:53we are carrying the Tigers from Bangladesh.
00:55The mood at Parramatta Stadium today is infectious,
00:59with members of Sydney's vast multicultural community
01:02getting behind women's football.
01:05But there's still a firm fan favourite.
01:08The whole Cup? I think the Matildas will win.
01:11Bangladesh will take on North Korea back at Parramatta on Friday.
01:15Follow this today.
01:17Have a great day.
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