It was a different story after the interval when Germany started to pile in the goals. There was a late consolation when Chris Grassick took a quick free hit to Ian Moodie, his initial shot was blocked by a defender and Nicky Parkes followed up with a volley through the goalkeeper's legs.
Graham Stuart, Scotland's manager, said: "There were a lot of positives considering this is our first tournament together. We've beaten both Poland and France, who are in the elite A Division, although it was disappointing to lose in the final to Germany."