Bits of paper that get cleared up after the match (8)
I believe the answer is:
confetti
'bits of paper' is the definition.
'confetti' can be an answer for 'paper' (confetti is a kind of paper). I'm not certain of the 'bits of' bit.
I can't explain the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for confetti that I've seen before include "Bits of paper scattered at festive occasions" , "To infect (anag)" , "Small bits thrown over bride and groom" , "Small pieces of coloured paper" , "Pieces of coloured paper thrown at weddings" .)