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Brian Armstrong (footballer)

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Brian Armstrong
Personal information
Full name Brian Armstrong
Place of birth England
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Mt Wellington
International career
1973–1975 New Zealand 9 (0)
Medal record
Men's association football
Representing  New Zealand
OFC Nations Cup
Winner 1973 New Zealand
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Brian Armstrong is a former New Zealand association football player who represented New Zealand.

Armstrong made his full All Whites debut in a 5–1 win over Fiji on 17 February 1973[1] and he ended his international playing career with 9 A-international caps to his credit,[2] his final cap being a substitute appearance in a 1–1 draw with Australia on 4 March 1975.[1]

Armstrong family

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Armstrong's family is well represented in international football. His father Ken Armstrong was a dual international representing both England and New Zealand, his brother Ron Armstrong also represented New Zealand while niece Bridgette Armstrong represented New Zealand at senior level and at the 2008 FIFA U-17 and FIFA U-20 Women's World Cups.[3]

Honours

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New Zealand

References

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  1. ^ a b "A-International Lineups". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 12 February 2009.
  2. ^ "A-International Appearances - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Archived from the original on 1 May 2009. Retrieved 12 February 2009.
  3. ^ "NZ girl will continue family football dynasty at under 17 World Cup". 3News (New Zealand). 23 October 2008. Archived from the original on 4 October 2011.
  4. ^ "Oceania Cup 1973". Retrieved 14 October 2024.
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