CHARLOTTE, N.C. – In their 2025 home opener against in-state foe UNC Asheville (2-1), the Queens University of Charlotte men's soccer team (1-2) picked up its first win of the young season with a 1-0 victory at Dickson Field on Sunday night. The victory improved the Royals overall record against Big South opponents to 6-3-1 since joining the Division 1 ranks in 2022.

SCORING SUMMARY
8' – Queens – Sigurdur Hakon Halldorsson (Assist Rodrigo Canovas)

TURNING POINT
In their third all-time meeting, and second in the Queen City, an early eighth-minute goal proved to be the difference as the Royals picked up their first win of the season. Anthony Brown tossed a throw in backwards towards defender Rodrigo Canovas. The Sao Paulo, Brazil native settled the pass and launched a long touch into the box finding the head of 6-2 freshman Sigurdur Hakon Halldorsson who beat the Bulldogs keeper in the top corner of net. The early advantage settled the Royals young squad in as they went on to keep the visitors off the scoreboard for the remaining 82 minutes of action.

KEY STATS & NOTES

• Freshman Sigurdur Hakon Halldorsson broke through with his first collegiate goal across 78 minutes of action on the pitch. The Gardabaer, Iceland native ripped a pair of shots in his third career appearance.
• Sophomore Rodrigo Canovas set up the eventual game-winner with his first career assist. Canovas logged 90 minutes of action for the 10^th time in his career.
• The ASUN Preseason Goalkeeper of the Year, Matheus Rhormens turned in his first clean sheet of the season and picked up three saves, including a pair of diving efforts.
• Freshman midfielder Sindri Sigurdarson continued his impressive first-year campaign placing a pair of shots on goal over 67 minutes of work.
• Michel Feldman led the Royals attack with three shots on the night while Otto Gustafsson and Valter Salavuo added a shot each.
• On the night, Queens outshot UNC Asheville 9-8 and the offenses split a 3-3 mark on goal.
• The Bulldogs generated eight corner kick opportunities, but the Royals backline held strong to turn in the clean sheet.

UP NEXT
Queens will continue their three-game homestand on Friday, September 5^th when the Royals welcome Winthrop to Dickson Field. Kick off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Fans can purchase their tickets in advance here.

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