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_88 (against VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the total number of Against, when Date is "16/03/1996"?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(against) FROM table_name_88 WHERE date = "16/03/1996"