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_17120964_9 (competition VARCHAR, opponent VARCHAR)
### Question:
what was the competitoin where the opponent is sheffield scimitars?
### Answer:
SELECT competition FROM table_17120964_9 WHERE opponent = "Sheffield Scimitars"