Bridgette Kate Armstrong (born 9 November 1992), is a member of the Football Ferns, the

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. She was a member of the New Zealand squad in the inaugural

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, playing all three group games; a 0–1 loss to

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, a 1–2 loss to

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, and a 3–1 win over

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. Armstrong also represented New Zealand at the

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in Chile, again playing all three group games; a 2–3 loss to

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, a 4–3 win over hosts

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, and scored New Zealand's goal against

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before England equalised late in injury time to eliminate New Zealand from the tournament. In 2010, she represented New Zealand at the

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in Germany, appearing in all three group games. Armstrong made her senior international debut as a substitute in a friendly against

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on 14 November 2009, and scored her first international goal in a 7–0 win over

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on 3 October 2010. Armstrong's family is well represented in international football. Her grandfather father Ken Armstrong was a dual international representing both England and New Zealand. Father Ron Armstrong and uncle Brian Armstrong also represented New Zealand. Armstrong attended Long Bay College.

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* 1992 births Living people New Zealand women's association footballers New Zealand women's international footballers Association footballers from Auckland Women's association football defenders Bridgette New Zealand people of English descent 21st-century New Zealand sportswomen {{NewZealand-women-footy-bio-stub