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_31 (status VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the status of the match held on 12/7/1997?
### Answer:
SELECT status FROM table_name_31 WHERE date = "12/7/1997"