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_18027411_1 ( team___competition VARCHAR )

### Question ###
how many times did estudiantes de la plata participate in 2008 suruga bank championship

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(2008 AS _suruga_bank_championship) FROM table_18027411_1 WHERE team___competition = "Estudiantes de La Plata"