Alberto Paloschi scored the winner as Chievo claimed a 1-0 victory over Hellas Verona in the Derby della Scala this afternoon.

Chances were few and far between in the first half, but it was Verona who looked the sharper of the two sides in a game which was dominated by defenders for long spells.

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Albano Bizzarri was finally forced into action before the break when Luca Toni broke free of the visiting defence before hitting a tame effort straight at the goalkeeper.

After the interval, Chievo offered more going forward, with Riccardo Meggiorini testing Francesco Benussi with a powerful strike from a tight angle.

Nene should have handed Verona the lead midway through the second half, but he could only head over the crossbar after being gifted space to meet a corner.

The deciding goal arrived with nine minutes of normal time left as Ervin Zukanovic crossed for Paloschi, who found the space to head home and clinch Chievo victory in their final Serie A game before the winter break.