Bridport's Ayunga for hat-trick against Bishops Lydeard

Ayunga had opened the scoring after getting on the end of A Darren Lock flick on in the sixth minute before doubling his and the Bees' tally eight minutes following a powerful run and finish.

Alex Thomas then made history by converting Harley Brook’s cross for Bridport’s 100th goal of the season - a feat never achieved before by the club - before Kieren Daniels curled in from a corner to make it four before the break.

Ayunga completed his hat-trick in the second half with a superb volley, sealing a dominant display in the Bees’ final away game of the campaign.

the striker's goal scoring feat at the weekend lifted him above Sam Fisher to become the club's top goal scorer this season with 25 goals - putting him fourth in the league's goal scoring charts - and two above his teammate

After the game Herbst praised the striker's finishing this season, he said: "His finishing has come on a hell of a lot this season and he has been class - a lot of players have to be fair.

"But his finishing has come on so much and he has been doing brilliantly."

herbst was also pleased that the win had secured the club second place, although was left a little frustrated that they were unable to claim top spot which Bovey Tracey are now all but confirmed to win following their 2-0 win away at Ilfracombe on Tuesday night.

"We got second place - which is nice - but we still want to finish on a high and I want the team to get 73 points, "herbst said.

"It's a shame we met someone a bit better, or at least a team that had better consistency but I am really pleased and proud of the players. It's a good achievement to come second."

Bridport now have two home games remaining to see out their season with Torrington AFC visiting this Saturday before welcoming Newton Abbot Spurs on Saturday April 25 on the final day.

With second place wrapped up, Herbst will not risk several key players who are injured and confirmed Luke King, Matt Brown, George Calverley and Owen Kemp will play no further part this season.

Other than that, the Bees boss said he had a full fit squad ahead of the season's final two games.