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:
Leinster SFC: Westmeath Management Under No Illusions For Meath Clash
A win this Sunday will secure Westmeath a spot in the Leinster semi-finals.
Shane Lowry Records Opening Round 70 At RBC Heritage
The Offaly man is seven shots off the lead.
Leinster SFC: Semi-Final Spot Up For Grabs For Laois
The winners will take on Meath or Westmeath in the decider.
New Padel Court Set To Open In Laois This Weekend
The official opening takes place in Mountrath tomorrow.
Athlone Town Host Bray Wanderers In First Division
The midlanders can leapfrog their opponents in the table with a win.
Offaly And Westmeath Aiming To Reach Leinster Camogie Semi-Finals
Dublin and Kildare are the two opponents this weekend.
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Conor McHugh is anticipating a tough encounter with Offaly this Saturday.
Aoife Dalton Selected For Ireland's Six Nations Clash With Italy
Ireland are aiming for their first win of the campaign.
Shane Lowry Competes At Heritage Classic
The Offaly man tees off at 6:20pm.
Offaly GAA Hosts 'An Evening Of Courage & Conversation'
The talk takes place from Rhode Church this evening.
Laois Begin Joe McDonagh Campaign Away To Carlow
Laois are aiming to return to Leinster Hurling for 2027.
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The Faithful side are aiming to make progress in this year's championship.
Athlone Town Travel To Peamount United In Women's Premier Division
Town won their previous game against Bohemians.
Late Goal Knocks Offaly Out Of Leinster U20 Football Championship
Patrick Molahan got the winning goal for Longford.
CCFL: Wins For St Peter’s And Clonaslee United In Senior Division
Week 29 fixtures commence over the weekend.
Leinster SFC: Westmeath Boss Not Happy With Quick Turnaround
Westmeath face Meath in the quarter-finals this weekend.
Leinster SFC: Kildare The Next Challenge For Laois
The winners will secure themselves a semi-final spot.
Meath Run Riot Against Laois In Leinster Minor Football Championship
Meath were 33 point winners.
Laois Host Meath In Leinster Minor Football Championship
The O'Moore County are aiming for their first win of the campaign.
Wins For Laois And Westmeath In Leinster Minor Hurling Championship
Offaly suffered defeat at home to the Lake County.
