Broken People League #1 — Inaugural Tournament Summary
Date: 13 October 2024 (Sunday) | Time: 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Format: 5-a-side
The inaugural Broken Premier League (BPL 1) launched the journey of community football with a tightly run, high-intensity morning tournament. Four teams competed in a double round-robin league, producing one of the closest finishes in BPL history.
Tournament Format
- 4 teams in a round-robin format (each team played every other team twice)
- 6 rounds total
- Points system: Win = 3, Draw = 1, Loss = 0
Teams
| Team Name | Players |
|---|---|
| Paratha King Munde | Andrew (C), Bharat, Zeon, Abhilash, Malcolm |
| Mac-D Brothers | Rudra (C), Melvyn, Frank, Melvyn+1, Abhi |
| Newale Misal Boys | Ashwin (C), Tanmay, Moru, Val, Chinz |
| Dal Pakwan Bhai | Pratham (C), Akki, Aadi, Surya, Abhya |
League Stage Standings
| Team | W | D | L | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paratha King Munde | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| Newale Misal Boys | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| Mac-D Brothers | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| Dal Pakwan Bhai | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
After six rounds, three teams were tied at the top on identical records (3W, 1D, 2L, 10 points), forcing a shootout decider.
Penalty Shootout Decider
- Newale Misal Boys won the decider and were crowned BPL 1 champions.
- Paratha King Munde and Mac-D Brothers remained tied for second.
Final Standings
- Newale Misal Boys (Champions)
- Paratha King Munde (Tied 2nd)
- Mac-D Brothers (Tied 2nd)
- Dal Pakwan Bhai
Closing Note
BPL 1 set the tone for every edition that followed: balanced teams, close competition, and a dramatic finish. The three-way tie at the top remains one of the most memorable league-stage outcomes in BPL history.