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Julio Cesar was the hero for the hosts, saving two penalties as Brazil just got past Chile thanks to a penalty shoot-out.
Gonzalo Jara might have been the unluckiest man in Belo Horizonte, scoring an own goal after 18 minutes and then missing Chile's decisive penalty.
But the underdogs were full value, perhaps even deserving to beat a lacklustre Brazil.
Their star man Alexis Sanchez drew the teams level before half-time, but neither side could find a winner in an entertaining, end-to-end clash.
Extra-time was a nervy affair, but Chile thought they had won it when Mauricio Pinilla crashed a thunderbolt back off the crossbar in the final moments.
The game went to penalties and it was Brazil who held their nerve to reach the quarter-finals.
Show all 22 1 /22Brazil 1 Chile 1 (Brazil win 3-2 on penalties) player ratings Brazil 1 Chile 1 (Brazil win 3-2 on penalties) player ratings Julio Cesar Had precious little to do in the first half but stood up firm when challenged more often in the second period. Made an emphatic save from Charles Aranguiz after 64 minutes. Made several great saves in the shoot-out! 7
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Brazil 1 Chile 1 (Brazil win 3-2 on penalties) player ratings Dani Alves Was regularly berated by Luis Felipe Scolari for failing to track back after losing possession. Was tricky to deal with upfront but poor at the back. 6
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Brazil 1 Chile 1 (Brazil win 3-2 on penalties) player ratings Marcelo Like Dani Alves, Marcelo was more of an attacking threat that a beacon of defensive solidity. 6
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Brazil 1 Chile 1 (Brazil win 3-2 on penalties) player ratings Thiago Silva Was typically emphatic in the air but struggled to make an impact going forward. The obvious, but only exception, was his flick onto David Luiz for the PSG-bound defender’s early goal. 7
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Brazil 1 Chile 1 (Brazil win 3-2 on penalties) player ratings David Luiz The most passionate man on the pitch, David Luiz wore his heart on his sleeve. Occasionally getting too wrapped up in his emptions, though, he’ll need to control his temperament in future. 6
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Brazil 1 Chile 1 (Brazil win 3-2 on penalties) player ratings Fernandinho Taken off towards the end, this was a decent if unremarkable display from the Manchester City ace. 6
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Brazil 1 Chile 1 (Brazil win 3-2 on penalties) player ratings Luiz Gustavo Does the unglamorous job of mopping up after his teammates' mistakes but, with their relaxed attitude to keeping possession, this is an invaluable role. 7
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Brazil 1 Chile 1 (Brazil win 3-2 on penalties) player ratings Hulk A constant menace throughout, gliding through the Chilean defence with relative ease, but will perhaps only be remembered for the poor pass which lead to Alexis Sanchez’s equaliser. 6.5
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Brazil 1 Chile 1 (Brazil win 3-2 on penalties) player ratings Oscar Had a quiet afternoon and, with his reputation climbing an ever steepening gradient, the Chelsea man will have expected to do more today. 6
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Brazil 1 Chile 1 (Brazil win 3-2 on penalties) player ratings Neymar Carried a nation’s hopes on his shoulders with relative ease. Worried the Brazilian faithful with an early injury but kept running until the very end. 7
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Brazil 1 Chile 1 (Brazil win 3-2 on penalties) player ratings Fred Ineffectual for large periods, like he has been for much of this World Cup, Fred showed little desire to make chances out of nothing. Expected his teammates to do the work. 5
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Brazil 1 Chile 1 (Brazil win 3-2 on penalties) player ratings Claudio Bravo Will have been expecting a far busier afternoon but, thanks to his defence, was well protected all game long. 6.5
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Brazil 1 Chile 1 (Brazil win 3-2 on penalties) player ratings Eugenio Mena Despite being foolishly booked in the early exchanges, earning himself a one game ban, Eugenio Mena was a rock at the heart of the Chilean defence. Heading every ball, blocking every shot and tackling any Brazilian which dared stray too close – this was a masterful defensive display. 8
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Brazil 1 Chile 1 (Brazil win 3-2 on penalties) player ratings Gonzalo Jara A thoroughly impressive shift at the back of Chile’s system. While many question his inclusion in their squad, Gonzalo Jara continues to prove his doubters wrong. 7
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Brazil 1 Chile 1 (Brazil win 3-2 on penalties) player ratings Gary Medel Nicknamed the ‘Pitbull’, Cardiff City’s midfield general raced across the central areas with a canine desire to chase the ball. Delivered an effective performance. 7
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Brazil 1 Chile 1 (Brazil win 3-2 on penalties) player ratings Mauricio Isla Galloped forward at any opportunity with a performance which defined a breathless first half. Became more defensively minded in the second period but his work-rate was unrivalled. 7
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Brazil 1 Chile 1 (Brazil win 3-2 on penalties) player ratings Francisco Silva Perched just in front of the Chilean defence, Francisco Silva’s job was simple and he made it look so. Dealt with the threats of Hulk and Neymar with an effortless swagger. 7.5
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Brazil 1 Chile 1 (Brazil win 3-2 on penalties) player ratings Marcelo Diaz Remaining composed in the midst of a packed Chilean midfield, when Brazil relentlessly piled on the pressure, Marcelo Diaz is the reason the hosts were contained for so long. 7.5
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Brazil 1 Chile 1 (Brazil win 3-2 on penalties) player ratings Arturo Vidal It is no surprise that Arturo Vidal has been linked with a £44million move to Manchester United of late. Kept possession well but his tackles had a worrying bite to them. Could have been dismissed on more than one occasion. 7
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Brazil 1 Chile 1 (Brazil win 3-2 on penalties) player ratings Charles Aranguiz A thorn in every Brazilian defender’s side, Charles Aranguiz was regularly seen racing down the flanks with menace. A peerless display. 8
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Brazil 1 Chile 1 (Brazil win 3-2 on penalties) player ratings Alexis Sanchez Played the role of controller for much of this tie. Ran the midfield single-handedly and drove his side forward along with him. Deserved his goal and more. 8
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Brazil 1 Chile 1 (Brazil win 3-2 on penalties) player ratings Eduardo Vargas Not as threatening as his colleagues but still put in an admirable shift. 6
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