Brazil began preparations for their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-0 friendly win over Costa Rica in New Jersey on Saturday.
In their first game since a disappointing Copa America exit at the hands of Paraguay, Dunga's experimental side raced out of the blocks and took the lead after 10 minutes.
A loose ball inside the area was pounced upon by an onrushing Hulk, who shook off his man before applying a composed finish.
Despite Costa Rica failing to register a single effort on target, Brazil could not build on their lead, with Marcelo and Douglas Costa both spurning good opportunities after the break.
Neymar came off the bench 10 minutes from time in a bid to find an elusive second, but Dunga's charges continued to be restricted in the final third.
The result leaves the Brazil coach with plenty to ponder on ahead a trip to Foxborough, Massachusetts on Tuesday, where they take on the United States in their last game before World Cup qualifying kicks off against Chile in October.
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