Chesterfield team captain Aaron Downes was on the bench for the Qantas Under 23's one nil victory over DPR Korea in Newcastle, New South Wales, this weekend. 

Captain Mark Milligan (Sydney FC) (pictured) returned to the side from suspension to head home a vital second-half headed goal to win all three points for his side.  This win gives a big boost to Australia's chances of qualification for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

The goal was the difference in a hard fought game in which Australia created most of the attacking opportunities.

The Qantas Under 23's must top their four-team group to secure one of Asia's three berths in Beijing, and, having recorded a win from their first home match of this final qualification stage, are now on track to secure their sixth consecutive Olympic Games appearance.

Australia team: 1. Danny Vukovic gk (Central Coast Mariners), 2. Ruben Zadkovich (Sydney FC), 3. Adrian Leijer (Fulham, England), 4. Mark Milligan (Sydney FC), 6. Stuart Musialik (Newcastle Jets), 7. Kristian Sarkies (Adelaide United), 9. Mark Bridge (Newcastle Jets), 15. Nick Ward (QPR, England) (sub 11. Bruce Djite 64' Adelaide United), 19. David Williams (Bronby, Denmark) (sub 39. David Micevski 74' Newcastle Jets), 20. Nikolai Topor-Stanley (Perth Glory), 22. Billy Celeski (Perth Glory) (sub 16. Leigh Broxham 89' Melbourne Victory)

Unused Subs 13. Trent McClenahan (Hereford United, England), 17. Aaron Downes (Chesterfield, England), 18. Tando Velaphi (gk) (Perth Glory), 27. Ersun Gulum (Vestel Manisaspor, Turkey).

The Qantas Under 23's quest for qualification for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing continues next Wednesday, 12 September, when they take on Lebanon at Central Coast Stadiim.  Kick off is at 7pm.  Aaron Downes is once again in the squad for this game.

Qantas Under 23 fixtures:-

Iraq v Australia 0-0
Wednesday 22 Aug, 7pm local
Al Rayyan Stadium, Doha, Qatar

Australia v DPR Korea 1-0
Saturday 8 Sept, kick-off 7pm AEST
EnergyAustralia Stadium, Newcastle

Australia v Lebanon
Wednesday 12 Sept, kick-off 7pm AEST
Central Coast Stadium, Gosford

Lebanon v Australia
Wednesday 17 Oct, 6pm local time
Beirut Municipal Stadium, Beirut

Australia v Iraq
Saturday 17 Nov, kick-off 7pm AEDST
Central Coast Stadium, Gosford

DPR Korea v Australia
Wednesday 21 Nov, 3pm local time
Kim Il Sung Stadium, Pyongyang