"“The [football] schedule was pushed forward from November 7 to November 3 because Palembang’s venue, Gelora Sriwijaya, will be used for the opening and closing ceremonies. Match organizers are preparing Gelora Bung Karno and Lebak Bulus as the venues,” Djoko said.
He also denied reports that Indonesia had been drawn alongside Burma, Laos, Malaysia and East Timor, saying the group draw had yet to take place. "
Jakarta Globe
VIVA news
Indonesian football website Bolaindo reported on Monday that the groups for SEA Game had been drawn link News about the draw was spread on Twitter.
Singaporean newspaper wrote on Tuesday that "The SEA Games news Facebook page has released the groupings for the football competition" ...." While the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) have yet to receive official word of the draw from organisers, the grouping, if true, will indeed pose a challenge."
Todayonline
Today Wednesday Indonesian newspapers report that the groups have not been drawn !
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This kind of organizational sloppiness does not bode well for the Games. Do not be surprised if more fixture fiascos follow.
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