Coach Dunga has taken plenty of flak in his homeland for sacrificing some of Brazil's traditional flair in favour of a more disciplined approach but his players showed a frightening combination of both at Ellis Park.
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"We just had to come across Brazil as early as the second round. They're the best team in the world," said Chile's captain and goalkeeper Claudio Bravo after coming up against Brazil's best performance of the World Cup so far.
Brazil's playmaker Kaka, back from suspension after missing the goalless draw against Portugal, was booked for a foul on Arturo Vidal and his team's forays were largely frustrated.
But Chile coach Marcelo Bielsa's game plan backfired when defender Juan rose high above a fragile-looking defence to power home Maicon's corner in the 34th minute.
In the 38th minute, the marauding Robinho cut in from the left flank to feed former world player of the year Kaka, who split Chile's defence to put Luis Fabiano through.
Bielsa, who has transformed Chile into one of South America's best sides in the last three years, threw caution to the wind in the second half, replacing centre back Pablo Contreras with attacking midfielder Rodrigo Tello.
It did little to interrupt Brazil's dominance.
In contrast, Chile's back line looked vulnerable in the absence of Gary Medel and Waldo Ponce, both suspended.
"Brazil's superiority was too much for us and we unable to slow them down," Bielsa said.
