Bridgette Kate Armstrong (born 9 November 1992), is a member of the Football Ferns, the New Zealand women's national football team.
She was a member of the New Zealand squad in the inaugural FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, playing all three group games; a 0–1 loss to Canada,Match Report – New Zealand v Canada a 1–2 loss to Denmark,Match Report – New Zealand v Denmark and a 3–1 win over Colombia.Match Report – Columbia v New Zealand
Armstrong also represented New Zealand at the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Chile, again playing all three group games; a 2–3 loss to Nigeria,Match Report – New Zealand v Nigeria a 4–3 win over hosts Chile,Match Report – Chile v New Zealand and scored New Zealand's goal against England before England equalised late in injury time to eliminate New Zealand from the tournament.Match Report – England v New Zealand In 2010, she represented New Zealand at the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Germany, appearing in all three group games.
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.
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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