UPDATE 1-Soccer-Chievo relegated after fluctuating final day

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By Mark Meadows

MILAN, May 27 (Reuters) - Chievo were relegated from Serie A on Sunday after a 2-0 defeat by fellow strugglers Catania and Siena's 2-1 win over Lazio.

Five sides were battling to avoid the final relegation spot on the last day but Chievo were the only team that failed to win and were thus condemned to the drop.

Catania looked set for relegation at halftime with the score goalless but Fausto Rossini and Mauro Minelli saved the Sicilian club, who had been forced to play home games away from their stadium since a policeman died in riots there in February.

Siena were five minutes from going down when Paolo Negro tapped in their winner while Parma saved themselves with a 3-1 win over Empoli and Reggina survived after beating a depleted AC Milan 2-0.

Chievo, who started the season in the Champions League qualifiers having finished fourth last season, may feel aggrieved that Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti started the Reggina match with one member of Wednesday's European Cup-winning side.

Andrea Pirlo was accompanied in the starting lineup by fit-again striker Ronaldo but Reggina managed a relatively simple victory thanks to Nicola Amoruso's excellent turn-and-shot and Daniele Amerini's controlled finish.