The back-pass rule was introduced in 1992[5] to discourage time-wasting and unduly defensive play after the 1990 World Cup was described as exceedingly dull, rife with back-passing and goalkeepers holding up the ball.[6] The first games played with the new rule were at the 1992 Summer Olympics.[7] Early matches with the new rule resulted in some confusion in defences; indeed in the very first game Italy fell foul of the new rule and USA were able to score after being awarded an indirect free kick 15 yards from goal.[8]