Platinum Stars need to take their chances against Bloem Celtic: Cavin Johnson

15 October 2016 - 13:54 By Ofentse Ratsie

Platinum Stars coach Cavin Johnson says their Premier Soccer League clash against Bloemfontein Celtic is a crucial one for his side as they aim for a second win of the season at Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Saturday. Dikwena beat SuperSport United 1-0 in Rustenburg in their opening game of the season‚ but have not been able to win in four games since.Johnson has lamented missed chances this season and expects his troops to hit the target when they host struggling Celtic (3.30pm).The 52- year-old Dikwena coach is adamant that his side stand a good chance to secure three points from coach Serame Letsoaka’s Celtic‚ who are currently rooted at the bottom of the log with no win from three games.“We have done our homework and we took the past Fifa international break very seriously. It has worked to our advantage‚” Johnson said.“Bloemfontein Celtic are looking for a win and so we are looking for a win.“The advantage is that we are playing at home and … so in all respect we would like to go out tomorrow and claim three points.”In Celtic’s one draw and two defeats since the start of the league season‚ they have been their own worst enemy by failing to convert a number of chances created.Saturday: Lamontville Golden Arrows v Chippa United (Princess Magogo Stadium‚ 3.30pm) Free State Stars v Maritzburg Utd (James Motlatsi Stadium‚ 3.30pm) Platinum Stars v Bloemfontein Celtic (Royal Bafokeng Stadium‚ 3.30pm) Kaizer Chiefs v Ajax Cape Town (Moses Mabhida Stadium‚ 6pm) Cape Town City v Baroka FC - Cape Town Stadium‚ 8.15pm)Sunday: SuperSport United v Highlands Park (Lucas Moripe Stadium‚ 3.30pm) Polokwane City v Orlando Pirates (Peter Mokaba Stadium‚ 3.30pm)TMG Digital/TMG Sport..

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