Ryan in action as Brugge goes five clear at the top

Australia goal-keeper Mathew Ryan was in action this morning as Clubbe Brugge beat Charleroi 3-1, thanks to a brace from Jose Izquierdo.

Socceroos 'keeper Mat Ryan in action for Club Brugge. (Getty) Source: AFP

Kalifa Coulibaly gave the visitor a 25th-minute lead but Izquierdo equalised seven minutes after the break before edging Club Brugge ahead midway through the second period.

Tuur Dierckx, only on the field a matter of minutes after replacing Izquierdo, made sure of the points in stoppage time.

The result leaves Club Brugge five points clear of Gent at the top of the Belgian Pro League, although its rival has a game in hand.