Robinho celebrated his first goal at the World Cup and a man-of-the-match performance as Brazil cruised past Chile and into the quarter-finals on Monday.
The five-time champions spanked their South American rivals 3-0 with defender Juan and striker Luis Fabiano also on the scoresheet.
Robinho featured in the build-up to Luis Fabiano's 38th-minute strike and then splendidly finished a chance created for him by a surging midfield run from Ramires on 59 minutes.
Robinho's form is a big plus for coach Dunga as Brazil remained unbeaten after four games in South Africa.
"I am very happy with both the goal and the victory," the on-loan Santos attacker said.
"If I am able to be the top scorer that will be fine, but I am focused on us doing well as a team."
Dunga said Robinho, Luis Fabiano and former world player of the year Kaka were being given freedom to attack from any part of the pitch.
"I have said the players have the liberty to play, I try to give them advice to guide them so when we know the midfield is closed we attack down the flanks," the 1994 World Cup-winning skipper said.
"We are fortunate to have players who can interchange quickly, as the Chileans packed the midfield, Kaka moved more down the flanks as did Robinho.
"We have a group of players who have a great range of skills and we allow them to perform at their peak."
While Kaka is working his way back into form after a thigh injury, Robinho has been one of Brazil's best in South Africa, using his acceleration and verve to pose problems for opposing defences.
First half goals killed of Chile
First-half goals by centre-back Juan and striker Luis Fabiano gave Dunga-coached Brazil a 2-0 lead before Robinho made sure of their quarter-final berth with the third goal after an hour.
Brazil will face the Netherlands, who earlier saw off Slovakia 2-1, in Port Elizabeth on Friday.
This was Brazil's 47th win in 66 matches against Chile, who have only seven wins.
Chile made a bright start, but Brazil quickly got into their stride as Luis Fabiano and Gilberto Silva both forced goalkeeper Claudio Bravo into early saves.
Brazil had a loud appeal for a penalty on 27 minutes when defender Pablo Contreras took away Lucio's legs, but referee Howard Webb waved play on.
Real Madrid's Kaka, back in the side after serving a one-match ban for his red card against the Ivory Coast, picked up the first yellow card when he went for the ball, but caught Chile's Arturo Vital on the ankle on 30 minutes.
Maicon instrumental in first goal
Brazil took the lead on 34 minutes when Maicon swung in a corner and Roma defender Juan rose the highest to head past Bravo.
Luis Fabiano made it 2-0 four minutes later after Kaka took a pass from Robinho on the left wing and slid the ball through for the Sevilla star to draw Bravo and slot home.
Chile's Vital repaid the foul on Kaka and earned a yellow card on 47 minutes.
Brazil then grabbed their third goal after Benfica's Ramires ran from the halfway line to the edge of the penalty area where he laid the ball off for Robinho to fire home on 59 minutes.
Chile refused to give up and substitute Jorge Valdivia fired over the crossbar on 67 minutes before team-mate Ismael Fuentes was booked for a foul on Luis Fabiano moments later.
Ramires will miss the quarter-final with the Dutch after earning his second yellow card of the tournament for a foul on Alexis Sanchez on 71 minutes.
Suazo forced Brazilian goalkeeper Julio Cesar into a rare save on 75 minutes, just before Robinho had a second goal ruled out for offside.
With ten minutes left, Chile substitute Rodrigo Millar picked up a yellow card and Kaka earned a vuvuzela-fuelled fanfare of appreciation from Brazil's fans when he went off.
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