- Brazil defeats Chile 3-2 on penalties
- Game had finished at 1-1 after 120 minutes
- Gonzalo Jara own-goal had given Brazil advantage
- Alexis Sanchez equalized for Chile
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(CNN) -- And so the carnival carries on.
Brazil, the team which manages to thrill and frustrate almost simultaneously, clinched its place in the quarterfinal of the World Cup following a tension-fueled encounter with Chile.
A 3-2 victory on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Belo Horizonte means Luiz Felipe Scolari's side's quest to win the World Cup on home soil remains alive.
It will now turn its attention to a last eight contest with Colombia -- a team which has thrilled so far in this tournament.
While Brazil will take the plaudits, Chile should be commended for a performance which at times defied the ability of the human body to run and hustle as its players did.
Having already scored an own-goal to gift Brazil a 19th minute lead, Gonzalo Jara was to be the fall guy at the death.
With Brazil leading the shootout 3-2, Jara needed to score to keep his country in the tournament.
As he stood, eyes firmly on the goal, two nations held their breath -- but only one broke out into ecstasy as the ball smashed against the post and rolled away to safety.
As those in red flopped to the ground, their bodies bruised and beaten, tears running down their faces, their opponents danced their way around the field, perhaps more out of relief than happiness.
Brazil, still haunted by its failure 64 years ago when it was beaten by Uruguay in the 1950 final, cannot afford anything but triumph.
It will now move on to face Colombia in Fortaleza on Friday -- but there will still be some concerns over Brazil's performance.
This was not the showing of a side which appeared ready to become World champion.
Poor in possession, unnerving in defense, most of those at the Estadio Mineirao were put through a painstaking afternoon as its side seldom showed what has become expected of a Brazilian side.
And yet, before kickoff, every single historic fact pointed towards a Brazil victory.
Brazil, which had not lost a competitive home game since 1975, has dominated encounters between the two sides in recent years.
On the 26 occasions Chile had ventured onto Brazilian turf to face the host nation, it had lost 20 and drawn six -- not a record to inspire confidence ahead of a last-16 clash.
Add to that Brazil's victory over Chile in South Africa four years ago and it's easy to understand why Scolari's men headed into the contest as the favorite.
But this Chile side, coached by the irrepressible Jorge Sampaoli, appears to have little interest in history.
Its victory over world champion Spain during the group stage gave a glimpse of the talent within the squad and led by the prolific Alexis Sanchez, it soon gave notice that it was not about to allow Brazil to simply swat it aside.
Even when it fell behind, Jara, inadvertently directing Thiago Silva's header into his own net under pressure from David Luiz, Chile refused to buckle.
This Brazil paper wins the greatest troll award for printing flight times to Chile for the Chilean fans. #BRAvsCHI pic.twitter.com/tONNLwcRa3
â€" Anup Kaphle (@AnupKaphle) June 28, 2014Playing with an energy and intensity which belied the energy sapping conditions, the visiting side soon crafted an equalizer, which perhaps owed more to Brazil's poor defending than any Chilean magic.
A careless pass allowed Chile to pick up possession and Sanchez weaved his way into the penalty area before carefully placing the ball beyond the outstretched arm of Julio Cesar.
The Barcelona forward, who has scored 10 goals in his past 14 international games, has been his side's talisman throughout the tournament -- and his pace, power and trickery continued to cause Brazil problems.
But where Sanchez managed to shine, Neymar, the man who had lit up this World Cup, failed to find his way into the contest.
The 22-year-old, who had scored four goals in his opening three games, received a kick in the first half which appeared to leave him struggling.
James Rodriguez of Colombia, center, celebrates scoring his team's second goal and his second during the World Cup game between Colombia and Uruguay in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, June 28. Rodriguez set the record of most goals by one player in this World Cup with five goals to his name. 
Jackson Martinez of Colombia controls the ball against Jose Gimenez, left, and Egidio Arevalo Rios of Uruguay. 
Uruguay's forward Christian Stuani heads the ball. 
Jose Gimenez, in blue, of Uruguay is challenged by Pablo Armero of Colombia. 
Juan Guillermo Cuadrado of Colombia controls the ball. 
Colombia's Jackson Martinez and Uruguay's Diego Godin jump for the ball. 
Edinson Cavani of Uruguay, left, challenges Mario Yepes of Colombia. 
Colombia's James Rodriguez celebrates after scoring against Uruguay. 
Juan Camilo Zuniga of Colombia is challenged by a trio of players from Uruguay. 
Abel Aguilar of Colombia and Cristian Rodriguez of Uruguay compete for the ball. 
Colombia's Teofilo Gutierrez controls the ball. 
Uruguay fans hold up Luis Suarez masks before the game between Uruguay and Colombia. Suarez was banned from nine matches and four months of soccer-related activity after he bit an opponent in Uruguay's previous game. 
Colombia fans cheer before the game in Rio de Janeiro. 
The Brazilian team celebrates after defeating Chile in a penalty shootout in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 28. Regular and extra time ended with a score of 1-1, moving the game to a penalty shootout in which Brazil won 3-2. 
Brazil's Neymar scores during the penalty shootout. 
Marcelo of Brazil celebrates after scoring during the penalty shootout. 
Chile's Alexis Sanchez reacts after failing to score during the penalty shootout. 
Brazil's goalkeeper Julio Cesar makes a save during the penalty shootout. 
Dani Alves of Brazil and Eugenio Mena of Chile compete for the ball before the game went into penalty shootout. 
Jo of Brazil tries to score a goal as Chile's goalkeeper Claudio Bravo saves the ball. 
Arturo Vidal of Chile, left, battles for the ball with Neymar of Brazil. 
Brazil's defender Marcelo throws the ball in during the game. 
Brazil's Oscar, center, is challenged by Chile's Marcelo Diaz, right, on June 26. 
Chile's Marcelo Diaz controls the ball. 
Chile's Alexis Sanchez, left, and Brazil's Marcelo jump for the ball. 
Hulk of Brazil handles the ball before scoring a goal that was taken back after being ruled a hand ball foul. The goal would have given the Brazilian team a lead on Chile with a score of 2-1. 
Chile's Jorge Valdivia and Brazil's David Luiz vie for the ball. 
Fred of Brazil is challenged by Marcelo Diaz of Chile. 
Referee Howard Webb gives a yellow card to Chile's Francisco Silva. 
Brazil's defender David Luiz, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal. 
Alexis Sanchez of Chile celebrates after scoring his team's first goal. 
Hulk of Brazil tackles Eduardo Vargas of Chile. 
From left: Chile's Eduardo Vargas, Chile's Arturo Vidal, Brazil's Marcelo and Chile's Marcelo Diaz vie for the ball. 
Brazilian defender Dani Alves controls the ball. 
Alexis Sanchez of Chile tackles Marcelo of Brazil. 
Chile supporters cheer together at Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. 
Brazil fans kiss before the start of the game. See the best World Cup photos from June 26. 
World Cup: The best photos from June 28 
James Rodriguez of Colombia, left, celebrates scoring his team's second goal and his second of his World Cup game against Uruguay in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, June 28. Rodriguez set the record of most goals by one player in this World Cup with five goals to his name. Click through the gallery to see all the goals scored so far in the World Cup, which is being held in 12 cities across Brazil. 
Rodriguez of Colombia shoots and scores his team's first goal against Uruguay in Rio de Janeiro on June 28. 
Brazil's goalkeeper Julio Cesar concedes a goal during a World Cup game against Chile in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 28. The first game of the elimination rounds ended with a score of 1-1. Brazil won the match in a penalty kick shootout ending with a score of 3-2. 
Chile's goalkeeper Claudio Bravo concedes a goal to Brazil in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 28. 
Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen celebrates after scoring during a World Cup match against South Korea on Thursday, June 26, at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo. 
Algeria forward Islam Slimani, right, heads the ball to score a goal past Russia's goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev during a World Cup match at the Baixada Arena in Curitiba, Brazil. 
Russia forward Alexander Kokorin, center, scores his team's first goal past Algeria's goalkeeper Rais Mbohli, in blue. 
Portugal's forward and captain Cristiano Ronaldo scores during the match against Ghana on Thursday, June 26. Portugal won 2-1. 
Ghana's Asamoah Gyan heads the ball to score a goal against Portugal during a World Cup game in Brasilia, Brazil, on June 26. 
Thomas Mueller of Germany shoots and scores a goal against the United States in Recife, Brazil, on June 26. Germany won the match 1-0. 
Ghana defender John Boye, center, hits the ball to score an own-goal as Portugal midfielder Joao Moutinho, right, watches on and Ghana goalkeeper Fatau Dauda tries to defend on June 26. 
Switzerland midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri, third from left, celebrates with forward Josip Drmic next to Honduras' goalkeeper Noel Valladares after scoring his team's third goal against Honduras in Manaus, Brazil, on Wednesday, June 25. Switzerland won 3-0. 
Shaqiri celebrates with forward Drmic, back, after scoring his team's second goal against Honduras. 
Shaqiri celebrates scoring his team's first goal against Honduras. 
Avdija Vrsajevic of Bosnia-Herzegovina shoots and scores his team's third goal past goalkeeper Alireza Haghighi of Iran during a match in Salvador, Brazil, on June 25. Bosnia-Herzegovina won 3-1. 
Iran forward Reza Ghoochannejhad, right, kicks to score his team's first goal past Bosnia-Herzegovina goalkeeper Asmir Begovic as Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Toni Sunjic runs during the match. 
Bosnia-Herzegovina forward Edin Dzeko, front right, celebrates with teammates after Bosnia-Herzegovina midfielder Miralem Pjanic (not seen) scored his team's second goal. Haghighi, picks up the ball 
Argentina defender Marcos Rojo celebrates his team's third goal against Nigeria in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 25. Argentina won 3-2. 
Nigeria forward Ahmed Musa celebrates scoring his team's second goal against Argentina. 
Argentina forward Lionel Messi scores his team's second goal against Nigeria. 
Bosnia-Herzegovina forward Edin Dzeko, left, celebrates scoring his team's first goal against Iran. 
Musa, right, celebrates his goal with Nigeria defender Joseph Yobo during a match against Argentina. 
Messi, left, celebrates with his teammate Angel Di Maria, after scoring his team's first goal against Nigeria. 
Giorgos Samaras of Greece celebrates scoring his team's second goal on a penalty kick against the Ivory Coast on Tuesday, June 24, in Fortaleza, Brazil. Greece won 2-1. 
James Rodriguez of Colombia shoots and scores his team's fourth goal against Japan on June 24 in Cuiaba, Brazil. Colombia won 4-1. 
Jackson Martinez of Colombia, right, celebrates with his teammate Rodriguez after scoring his team's third goal against Japan. 
Ivory Coast's Wilfried Bony, second from left, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Greece. 
Jackson Martinez of Colombia shoots and scores his team's second goal against Japan. 
Colombia's goalkeeper David Ospina lies on the ground after Japan's Shinji Okazaki (not pictured) scored his team's first goal. 
Andreas Samaris of Greece scores against the Ivory Coast. 
Colombia's Juan Guillermo Cuadrado scores a penalty during the match against Japan. 
Uruguay's Diego Godin, second right, scores against Italy on June 24 in Natal, Brazil. Uruguay won 1-0. 
Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa of Mexico fails to stop Croatian midfielder Ivan Perisic from scoring on Monday, June 23, in Recife, Brazil. Mexico won 3-1. 
Fernandinho of Brazil, right, celebrates with his teammate Ramires after scoring his team's fourth and final goal against Cameroon on June 23 in Brasilia. Brazil won 4-1. 
Mexico's Javier Hernandez celebrates after scoring his team's third goal against Croatia. 
Andres Guardado of Mexico, center, celebrates after scoring the second goal against Croatia. 
Mexico's Rafael Marquez, center, heads the ball to score his team's first goal against Croatia. 
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