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This video can not be played LAFC’s Olivier Giroud and hugo Lloris on U. S. Open Cup win Former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud scored as Los Angeles FC beat Sporting Kansas City 3-1 to win the US Open Cup. The 37-year-old, who joined the west coast club after leaving AC Milan at the end of last season, tapped in from close range to give his side the lead in the 53rd minute. Kansas City's Erik Thommy equalised to take the game to extra time, when Mexican defender Omar Campos and Sierra Leonean forward Kei Kamara scored to seal the win. For Giroud, who retired from France duty in July as the nation's record scorer with 57 goals, it was important after August's Leagues Cup final defeat by Columbus Crew. "I came here to win trophies and to play that kind of final, " said Giroud. "I was really sad and disappointed for the team regarding the Leagues Cup. "We've been in a difficult run these last weeks, but we stuck together, and we really wanted to win this trophy for the fans, for the club. It does matter for me, for the boys, and I'm so happy to score in this final and to help the team. " The victory keeps LAFC's hopes of completing a domestic league and cup double alive. Only three teams have done the double, with LA Galaxy doing so in 2005 after Chicago Fire and DC United achieved the feat. LAFC sit fourth in the MLS Western Conference standings and are expected to seal a play-off spot. Olivier Giroud joined LAFC from AC Milan Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone Football latest: Ten Hag - 'I have to look in the mirror' after Twente draw 'Twente wanted it more' - so are Man Utd showing any improvement? Giroud inspires Los Angeles FC to US Open Cup Extraordinary courtroom access to an unfolding trial Listen as a 46-year-old cold case goes to trial to discover who killed Renee and Andrew Mac Rae New comedy-drama starring David Mitchell Can John 'Ludwig' Taylor crack the biggest puzzle of his life? A brand new four-part stand-up comedy A comedy series about what we can do to speed up climate change and bring a swift end to life on Earth As futures hang in the balance, what would you decide? An eye-opening look at Britain's parole boards From Test match to wedding - Stone's Pakistan dash Meet the record-breakers & future stars given EFL Cup chance Mourinho furious with 70-minute wait for derby news conference. Video Mourinho furious with 70-minute wait for derby news conference Heavyweight permutations - what next after Dubois' win? A plane crash, fireworks disaster & car tragedy - how Twente shaped Ten Hag I've been told not to lift my kids up - Wood on injury Fearnley not obsessed about breaking into top 100 England's Brook gets first ODI century Video England's Brook gets first ODI century F1 Q&A: Are there problems between drivers and the FIA? 'Celtic hold a royal flush, Rangers a pair of twos' What does 'momentous' Friedkin takeover mean for Everton? Exploring the 'dark arts' in Man City v Arsenal 'Mentally, physically & tactically, Arsenal show why they are a force' Red card chaos and Haaland 'housery' - MOTD analysis. Video Red card chaos and Haaland 'housery' - MOTD analysis 'It took inspired brilliance to beat Mc Ilroy at Wentworth' Watch highlights of stunning Dubois victory against Joshua. Video Watch highlights of stunning Dubois victory against Joshua © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.