Hellas Verona's 3-1 derby victory over Chievo kept alive their faint hopes of surviving in Serie A.

Luca Toni saw his 29th-minute penalty saved but tucked away the spilled ball, with Giampaolo Pazzini rifling home a powerful volley just before the hour.

Hellas defender Vangelis Moras saw red for conceding a 71st-minute spot-kick, which Sergio Pellissier converted, and Chievo defender Nicolas Spolli soon followed the Greek down the tunnel for a second yellow card.

Five minutes into stoppage time, Artur Ionita confirmed the outcome with a screamer from 25 yards.

Verona are now seven points behind 17th-placed Genoa with 12 games remaining.