Anderlecht beat Brugge in Belgian classic

RSC Anderlecht did what they needed to do to remain in shared first place with Standard de Liege, beating third-placed Club Brugge 1-0 on Sunday.

The only goal of the match in Brussels came afer 22 minutes and was scored by Mbark Boussoufa.

With five matches to go, Anderlecht and Standard each have 64 points and the Belgian championship is extemely likely to be won by one of these two sides.

In Sunday’s other game, KAA Gent beat KVC Westerlo 2-0 to defend their fourth place, which gives access to the UEFA Cup. Milos Maric scored in the 15th minute and Bryan Ruiz added a second from the penalty spot eight minutes later.