To complete a miserable afternooon for Harry Redknapp's side, midfielder Scott Parker was shown asecond yellow card for alate challenge on Vermaelen as Tottenham finished the match with 10 men.
Their first try came from Martin Ridyard midway through the first half, while Stuart Donlan added alatesecond prior to Armitstead's closing effort, Mick Nanyn landing two of his three kicks at goal.