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_11452830_2 (a_ VARCHAR, kickoff_ VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)

### Question ###
How many times was there a kickoff in the September 4, 1988 game? 

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(kickoff_)[a_] FROM table_11452830_2 WHERE date = "September 4, 1988"