After his team beat Chile 1-0 to record their eighth-straight win since exiting the World Cup, Brazil coach Dunga said he thinks his side are determined to change their recent past.
Hosts Brazil were beaten 7-1 by Germany in the semifinals of the 2014 tournament and then 3-0 by the Netherlands in the third-place consolation match.
Since Dunga has taken over the squad from Luiz Filipe Scolari for his second spell as manager, the Selecao have beaten the likes of Colombia, Argentina, France and now Chile in locations all over the world.
"I am very happy with the players' reaction since the World Cup and how the players are dealing with everything after the World Cup," Dunga said. "They are determined to change what has happened in the past."
Chile, who haven't beaten Brazil in 14 tries, looked keen to change their recent past against their South American rivals. The Chileans came out with a physical style of play vs. Brazil in the match held in Arsenal's Emirates Stadium in London.
Chile defender Gary Medel was fortunate to escape punishment after English referee Martin Atkinson missed him treading on Brazil star Neymar's right calf.
"They weren't protected very much," Dunga said of his players.
Brazil made six changes from the side that beat France 3-1 on Thursday and lacked fluency, carving out just one chance in the opening half. Douglas Costa collected Marcelo's cross but slashed a shot wide from the angle.
Roberto Firmino was one of four substitutes introduced by Dunga in the 61st minute and they helped give the Brazilians a foothold in the match. And within 11 minutes, they were ahead as Firmino outpaced Medel to latch onto Danilo's pass before applying a clinical finish.
"We are building a competitive team that is working through our obstacles very well," Dunga said. "Chile are a good team and we were strong throughout."