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Angela Beard makes history representing both Australia and Philippines ahead of Asian Cup clash

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Angela Beard is the first footballer to represent both the Matildas and the Philippines women's national teams at senior level. On Sunday she'll play against the country of her birth when she lines up for the Filipinas against Australia in the Asian Cup opener in Perth. WA correspondent Christopher Tan spoke with Beard about her cultural identity and pride at representing both countries.
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