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_23 (result VARCHAR, week VARCHAR, attendance VARCHAR)
### Question:
What was the result of the game prior to week 9 with an attendance of 49,970?
### Answer:
SELECT result FROM table_name_23 WHERE week < 9 AND attendance = "49,970"