Lionel Messi had a penalty saved as Brazil continued its defensive rehabilitation under returning coach Dunga with a morale-boosting 2-0 win over old adversary Argentina in a feisty friendly on Saturday.
Atletico Mineiro striker Diego Tardelli scored once in each half, his first goals for Brazil, as former skipper Dunga made it three wins and as many clean sheets since returning to the role following the World Cup in July.
Dunga upset many fans with his negative tactics in his first spell in charge, but his methods seem well timed for a proud nation still coming to terms with a 7-1 hammering at their home World Cup by eventual winner Germany that led to Luiz Felipe Scolari's firing.