Helicopter interrupts Brazilian soccer game to pick up woman

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A helicopter landed on a Brazilian soccer field during a match, interrupting play and surprising players and spectators. The unexpected landing occurred during a women's league quarterfinal game. The incident happened at Estádio Waldomiro Borges in Jequié, Brazil, between Doce Mel and UDA. The helicopter landed to pick up a woman, reportedly a local businesswoman, after the game had been underway for 12 minutes. The host club stated they did not authorize the landing and the referee noted the two-minute game stoppage due to safety concerns. The Brazilian Football Confederation was informed of the unauthorized landing.


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