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_21269143_1 (opponent VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)
### Question:
Name the total number of opponets for  05/09/2009
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(opponent) FROM table_21269143_1 WHERE date = "05/09/2009"