The 2004-05 campaign was a season of dramatic highs and desperate lows for Chievo Verona as the Gialloblu ultimately secured a crucial 15th-place finish in Serie A, escaping relegation by a single point. The year was defined by a stunning early surge under manager Mario Beretta that saw them briefly climb to third place, followed by a dramatic second-half collapse that plunged them into the relegation zone. It took the late-season appointment of former player Maurizio D'Angelo and a final, heroic run of results to secure their top-flight status. Leading the line throughout this stressful chapter was the emerging cult hero Sergio Pellissier, whose 7 crucial goals proved vital in the desperate battle for survival.