Yeah, I think blanking the person you're playing is about the best thing you can do. After years of playing, I've only blanked a quality player once ... 9-0 (we play 10 minute periods, SNES). It's much more satisfying than a big goal differential. Has anyone ever had this experience .... You're about to blank someone, and they score a goal with 30 seconds left in the game? I don't care how bad you're beating them, they walk away cheering!!
I've also had my share of humiliating defeats. But I don't really catalog those!