Bridgette Armstrong
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bridgette Kate Armstrong | ||
| Date of birth | November 9, 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Glenfield Rovers | ||
| National team‡ | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2008- | New Zealand U-17 | ||
| 2008- | New Zealand U-20 | 13 | (1) |
| 2009- | New Zealand | 3 | (1) |
| † Appearances (Goals). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 3 October 2010 | |||
Bridgette Kate Armstrong (born 9 November 1992), is a member of the Football Ferns, the New Zealand women's association football team.[1]
She was a member of the New Zealand squad in the inaugural FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup[2] playing all 3 group games; a 0-1 loss to Canada,[3] a 1-2 loss to Denmark[4] and a 1-3 loss to Colombia.[5]
Armstrong also represented New Zealand at the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Chile,[6] again playing all 3 group games; a 2-3 loss to Nigeria,[7] a 4-3 win over hosts Chile[8] and scored New Zealand's goal against England before England equalised late in injury time to eliminate New Zealand from the tournament.[9] In 2010 she represented New Zealand at the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Germany, appearing in all three group games.[10]
Armstrong made her senior international debut as a substitute in a friendly against Japan on 14 November 2009, and scored her first international goal in a 7-0 win over Tahiti on 3 October 2010.[11]
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.[12]
Armstrong attended Long Bay College.[13][14][15]
References
- ↑ "Caps 'n' Goals, New Zealand Women's national representatives". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 2008-09-22.
- ↑ "FIFA Under 17 Women's World Cup, New Zealand 2008 – Team – New Zealand". FIFA. Retrieved 27 Feb 2009.
- ↑ Match Report - New Zealand v Canada
- ↑ Match Report - New Zealand v Denmark
- ↑ Match Report - Columbia v New Zealand
- ↑ "FIFA Under 20 Women's World Cup, Chile 2008 – Team – New Zealand". FIFA. Retrieved 27 Feb 2009.
- ↑ Match Report - New Zealand v Nigeria
- ↑ Match Report - Chile v New Zealand
- ↑ Match Report - England v New Zealand
- ↑ "FIFA Under 20 Women's World Cup, Germany 2010 – Team – New Zealand". FIFA. Retrieved 17 October 2010.
- ↑ "A-International Line-ups". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 15 November 2009.
- ↑ "NZ girl will continue family football dynasty at under 17 World Cup". 3News (New Zealand). 23 Oct 2008.
- ↑ "Bridgette Armstrong". New Zealand Football. Retrieved 2010-06-09.
- ↑ Ruane, Jeremy. ""Army" Keen To Maintain The Family Tradition". Soccer. SportsWeb. Retrieved 2010-06-09.
- ↑ Maddaford, Terry (11 August 2007). "Soccer: Another Armstrong aims high". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 2010-06-09.
External links
- Bridgette Armstrong – FIFA competition record