In the second half of the second match, Treze was winning 3–0 ahead when striker Vavá scored the fourth goal and proceeded to celebrate by mimicking an artillery soldier in front of Botafogo supporters.
After the game was restarted, Treze's sideback Ferreira and midfielder Doda fell on the ground, claiming injuries.
Due to one of the teams not having at least seven players on the field, the match was declared finished with a 4–0 score, which favoured Treze and allowed the Campina Grande side to play in the second stage final against rivals Campinense.
Botafogo judicially accused Treze of trying to fake injuries in order to finish the semifinals second match earlier than the 90 minute mark.
[7] On 30 June 2011, Treze's second stage title was confirmed by the STJD,[8] thus making the Campina Grande side Campeonato Paraibano champions for the fifteenth time.