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_name_15 (score_final INTEGER, competition_description VARCHAR, year VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the lowest final score of the American Cup competition before 2009?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MIN(score_final) FROM table_name_15 WHERE competition_description = "american cup" AND year < 2009