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_80 ( played INTEGER, goal_difference VARCHAR, position VARCHAR )

### Question ###
How many people played at the club that had a 'goal difference' of -8 and a position lower than 12?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT SUM(played) FROM table_name_80 WHERE goal_difference = -8 AND position < 12