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Brazil Edges Chile In Penalty Shootout To Stay Alive At World Cup (VIDEOS/PHOTOS)

WATCH: Brazil Survives Penalty Shootout
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Brazil's forward Neymar celebrates after scoring during the penalty shoot out after extra-time in the Round of 16 football match between Brazil and Chile at The Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 28, 2014. AFP PHOTO / JUAN MABROMATA (Photo credit should read JUAN MABROMATA/AFP/Getty Images)

It wasn't easy. It wasn't convincing. But it was just enough.

Brazil is still alive at the 2014 World Cup after edging Chile in a penalty shootout in a tense Round of 16 match at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte. Neymar scored the decisive kick as Brazil prevailed 3-2 on penalties but the true hero for the Selecao on Saturday was goalkeeper Julio Cesar, who saved two spot kicks. A diving Cesar could not get his hands to final attempt from Chile but was aided by the goal post as Gonzalo Jara's kick from the penalty spot bounced off the woodwork to send Brazil into the quarterfinals.

The tense clash between these South American rivals remained deadlocked 1-1 after regulation play and the score held through extra time. Just moments before the game went to penalties, Chile came within inches of securing the win when reserve forward Mauricio Pinilla banged a shot off the crossbar.

In the 55th minute of the second half, it was Brazil who believed, briefly, it had found a go-ahead score but referee Howard Webb disallowed a score from Hulk. Webb called Hulk for a handball as he brought a long, high pass from Marcelo under control in the Chile penalty area.

That goal would have been a way for Hulk to make amends for a costly mistake in the first half. Chile, pressuring high up the field, turned a giveaway by Hulk into an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute.

Brazil grabbed the early 1-0 lead when the ball found it way past Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo following a corner kick. The goal was initially credited to Brazil defender David Luiz but may have been a Chile own goal.

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PHOTOS: Brazil vs. Chile
Brazil v Chile: Round of 16 - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(01 of41)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: David Luiz and Neymar of Brazil celebrate after defeating Chile in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Chile players look dejected after being defeated by Brazil in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Julio Cesar of Brazil celebrates with teammates after defeating Chile in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Alexis Sanchez of Chile reacts after missing a penalty kick during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: David Luiz of Brazil celebrates after defeating Chile in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Neymar of Brazil reacts after defeating Chile in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Chilean fans react as they watch the live broadcast of the FIFA World Cup football match against Brazil, in Santiago, on June 28, 2014. AFP PHOTO / CLAUDIO REYES (Photo credit should read Claudio Reyes/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Marcelo of Brazil celebrates after defeating Chile in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: (L-R) Thiago Silva, Luiz Gustavo, Ramires, Dani Alves, Jo, Marcelo, Hulk, Willian and Neymar of Brazil look on during a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Marcelo Diaz of Chile shoots and scores his penalty kick past goalkeeper Julio Cesar of Brazil in the shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Mauricio Pinilla of Chile reacts after being defeated by Brazil in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Julio Cesar of Brazil celebrates with teammates after defeating Chile in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Alexis Sanchez of Chile reacts after being defeated by Brazil in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari of Brazil celebrates with Neymar after defeating Chile in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Julio Cesar of Brazil saves the penalty shot of Mauricio Pinilla of Chile in a shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Julio Cesar of Brazil saves the penalty shot of Alexis Sanchez of Chile in a shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Julio Cesar of Brazil saves the penalty shot of Mauricio Pinilla of Chile in a shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Brazil celebrates after defeating Chile in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Julio Cesar of Brazil saves the penalty shot of Alexis Sanchez of Chile in a shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Julio Cesar of Brazil saves the penalty shot of Alexis Sanchez of Chile in a shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Chile players look on preparing for penalty kicks during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Chile's goalkeeper and captain Claudio Bravo saves a shot on goal by Brazil's forward Hulk during a penalty shoot out after extra-time in the Round of 16 football match at The Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 28, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Brazil's forward Hulk takes a shot as Chile's goalkeeper and captain Claudio Bravo jumps for the ball during a penalty shoot out after extra-time in the Round of 16 football match at The Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 28, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Julio Cesar of Brazil celebrates with David Luiz after defeating Chile in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Julio Cesar of Brazil celebrates with teammates after defeating Chile in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Chile's defender Gonzalo Jara takes a shot during the penalty shoot out after extra-time in the Round of 16 football match between Brazil and Chile at The Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 28, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BERNETTI (Photo credit should read MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: David Luiz and Neymar of Brazil celebrate after defeating Chile in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Neymar and Willian of Brazil celebrate after defeating Chile in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Brazil's forward Neymar prays during the penalty shoot out after extra-time in the Round of 16 football match between Brazil and Chile at The Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 28, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BERNETTI (Photo credit should read MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Brazil's goalkeeper Julio Cesar saves a shot by Chile's forward Alexis Sanchez during the penalty shoot out after extra-time in the Round of 16 football match between Brazil and Chile at The Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 28, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Gary Medel (L) and goalkeeper Cristopher Toselli of Chile react after being defeated by Brazil in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Neymar of Brazil celebrates after defeating Chile in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Neymar of Brazil celebrates during a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Willian of Brazil celebrates after defeating Chile in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Neymar of Brazil celebrates after defeating Chile in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Gonzalo Jara (L) and Gary Medel of Chile react after being defeated by Brazil in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Brazil's defender Marcelo celebrates after scoring during the penalty shoot out after extra-time in the Round of 16 football match between Brazil and Chile at The Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 28, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: David Luiz and Neymar of Brazil celebrate after defeating Chile in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Neymar of Brazil shakes hands with Jose Rojas of Chile after Brazil's win in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Francois Xavier Marit - Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Brazil's goalkeeper Julio Cesar save a shot on goal by Chile's defender Gonzalo Jara during the penalty shoot out after extra-time in the Round of 16 football match between Brazil and Chile at The Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 28, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Thiago Silva (L) and Neymar of Brazil react after defeating Chile in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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