That's according to Westmeath boss Jack Cooney.
The Westmeath Manager says Kieran Martin's goal was the decisive moment in the Tailteann Cup Final.
Jack Cooney's men saw off Cavan by 2-14 to 1-13.
The Maryland clubman's shot in the 67th minute secured victory for the Lake County.
They will now automatically qualified for next year's Sam McGuire.
Cooney says Martin's efforts in training really paid off:
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