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54% Ball Possession HELLAS VERONA and 46% Ball Possession CHIEVO VERONA
Hellas Verona 0 – 1 Chievo Verona 
. 81′ Alberto Paloschi
Serie A Standing BEFORE the game:
Hellas Verona, 13th position with 17 points and a negative goal difference of -8
Chievo Verona, 17th position with 13 points and a negative goal difference of -8
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | DIFF | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Verona | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 18:26 | -8 | 17 |
| 17 | Chievo | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 11:19 | -8 | 13 |
Chievo Verona winning the bragging rights to rule the city of Verona after defeating Hellas Verona with the goal by forward Alberto Paloschi winning the Verona Derby. Hellas Verona losing the home game while Chievo end 2014 with a positive note.
It is Chievo Verona forward Alberto Paloschi to make the perfect Christmas gift to the fans by scoring the only and winner goal of the match in the 81st minute. Paloschi defeating Hellas Verona goalkeeper Francesco Benussi with a headed shot in teh top left corner. The assist is by defender Ervin Zukanovic. It is the 4th goal this season for Paloschi.
Photo: facebook.com/serieatim
Another slap for Hellas Verona losing the Verona Derby from just as last season 2013 – 2014 with a 1-0 when Lazarevic scored in the 92nd minute. However, Hellas avenged themselves on the return by winning thanks to the goal by forward Luca Toni. Today, nothing to do, but succumbing to Chievo.
There are 4 precedents in Serie A for Hellas Verona vs Chievo Verona with 2 wins for each. Ten goals also seeing both teams scoring 5 each. Simply put, this Verona Derby is a must win for any to break the balance.
Here is HELLAS VERONA official called up players by coach Andrea Mandorlini:
Hellas Verona (3-5-2): Benussi; Moras, Márquez, Rodríguez; Martic, Martić, Christodoulopoulos, Tachtsidis, Hallfreðsson, Brivio; Toni, Nenê.
Here is CHIEVO VERONA official called up players by coach Rolando Maran:
Chievo Verona (4-4-2): Bizzarri; Frey, Cesar, Gamberini, Zukanović; Izco, Radovanović, Hetemaj, Birsa; Meggiorini, Paloschi.
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Stats AFTER the game. Top scorer for HELLAS VERONA: Forward Luca Toni with 5 goals
Top scorer for CHIEVO VERONA: Forward Alberto Paloschi with 4 goals
| Hellas Verona | Goals | Goals | Chievo Verona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toni, Luca | 5 | 4 | Paloschi, Alberto |
| Lopez, Nicolas | 4 | 2 | Pellissier, Sergio |
| Ionita, Artur | 2 | 2 | Meggiorini, Riccardo |
| Tachtsidis, Panagiotis | 2 | 1 | Zukanovic, Ervin |
| Hallfredsson, Emil | 1 | 1 | Radovanovic, Ivan |
Photo: facebook.com/ACChievoVerona1929
2014 – 2015 Italian Serie A Week 16
Hellas Verona 0 – 1 Chievo Verona
Sunday 21 December 2014
Marc’Antonio Bentegodi Stadium
Verona, Italy
12:30
Referee: GERVASONI
Assistants: TASSO – PAGANESSI
Fourth Official: PRETI
ADD1: ROCCHI
ADD2: DI PAOLO
Goals: 81′ Alberto Paloschi (C)
Official formations – lineups:
Match Stats
| Hellas Verona | Match Stats | Chievo Verona |
| 0 | Goals | 1 |
| 12(1) | Shots (on goal) | 10(4) |
| 15 | Fouls | 16 |
| 6 | Corner kicks | 4 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 54% | Ball Possession | 46% |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |