text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_27708484_3 (matches_played VARCHAR, average_goals_scored_per_match VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  how many matches were played that average goals scored 1.25?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(matches_played) FROM table_27708484_3 WHERE average_goals_scored_per_match = "1.25"