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_2 ( venue VARCHAR, opponents VARCHAR, date VARCHAR )

### Question ###
Where was the game played on 3 january 2009 against east fife?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT venue FROM table_name_2 WHERE opponents = "east fife" AND date = "3 january 2009"