Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_3 (rank VARCHAR, goals VARCHAR, matches VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the total number of Rank with 100 goals, and less than 300 matches?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(rank) FROM table_name_3 WHERE goals = 100 AND matches < 300