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_272865_20 (matches_as_captain VARCHAR, asian_cup_played_as_a_captain VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many matches as captain were played where Asian Cup played as a captain is Qatar 1988
  ### Answer:
  SELECT matches_as_captain FROM table_272865_20 WHERE asian_cup_played_as_a_captain = "Qatar 1988"