during the 2002 fifa world cup moreno refereed the round of 16 match between italy and co-hosts south korea on 18 june; following italy's elimination from the tournament after a 2–1 extra-time loss, moreno's performance was criticised for several decisions: he awarded south korea a controversial penalty in the first half (which was saved by italian goalkeeper gianluigi buffon, however), and later disallowed what would have been a golden goal by damiano tommasi for offside, as well as showing a second yellow card to francesco totti for a dive in south korea's penalty area in extra-time while he was 40 yards away from the play.