 On June 19, Paulense was out of the competition.Seven years would be their next appearance, the 2012 championships, the next two seasons only had a win, their success was slightly better, Paulense had only two losses, all in the first two matches, they lost to Mindelense of the neighbouring island 4–0 on May 5 which was Paulense's second worst , then to São Nicolau's Atlético from the island capital Ribeira Brava.A goal draw was made with the island's archrival Académica Porto Novo.