Olivier Giroud mentioned his transfer to Los Angeles FC was in a quest to win trophies after he helped information his aspect to a 3-1 win over Sporting Kansas Metropolis within the US Open Cup remaining.
LAFC exorcised the demons from 4 consecutive remaining defeats, together with within the Leagues Cup showpiece towards Columbus Crew final month, to prevail on the BMO Stadium in extra-time.
Giroud, who made the transfer to the MLS after leaving Milan final season, opened the scoring within the 53rd minute, turning residence Mateusz Bogusz’s cross from shut vary.
Sporting KC responded seven minutes later when Erik Thommy fired Daniel Salloi’s cutback past Hugo Lloris’ at his close to submit to ship the sport to extra-time.
Substitute Omar Campos curled residence a high-quality end within the 102nd minute to present the Black and Gold the lead earlier than Kei Kamara headed residence to seal LAFC’s maiden triumph within the competitors.
“I got here right here to win trophies and to play that type of remaining,” mentioned Giroud.
“I used to be actually unhappy and disillusioned for the staff concerning the Leagues Cup.
“We’ve been in a tough run these final weeks, however we caught collectively, and we actually needed to win this trophy for the followers, for the membership.
“It does matter for me, for the boys, and I’m so pleased to attain on this remaining and to assist the staff.”
LAFC return to MLS motion this weekend after they journey to the TQL Stadium to face FC Cincinnati.
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