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_27 (percentage VARCHAR, played VARCHAR, first_game VARCHAR, lost VARCHAR)

### Question ###
Which percentage has a first game before 1997, fewer than 2 losses, and fewer than 5 matches played?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT percentage FROM table_name_27 WHERE first_game < 1997 AND lost < 2 AND played < 5