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_54 (goals_conceded VARCHAR, place VARCHAR, played VARCHAR)

### Question ###
If the place is smaller than 8 and they played more than 18, what is the total number of goals conceded?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(goals_conceded) FROM table_name_54 WHERE place < 8 AND played > 18