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:
Athlone Town Seal Third League Win In A Row
Town are closing in on the play-off spots.
Westmeath SFC: St Loman's And Coralstown Kinnegad Finishes As Draw
It's St Loman's fourth draw in a row this season.
Offaly SFC: Ferbane And Rhode Book Semi-Final Spots
Tullamore, Ballycommon, Clara and Shamrocks will play in the quarter-finals.
Athlone Town Take Big Step Towards Retaining Premier Division Title
Lily Agg's side are six points clear at the top.
Athlone Town Looking To Maintain Lead In Women's Premier Division
Kick off is at 3pm tomorrow.
Pat Colgan Pedal The Peaks Challenge Set For Sunday
The annual race will set off from Tullamore Harriers.
Athlone Town Looking To Continue Winning Run
A win could move Town up to 6th.
Offaly SFC: Knockout Places Up For Grabs
The final round of group games will be played this weekend.
Ella Cantwell Completes First Round At Irish Open
The Offaly golfer will be back in action tomorrow.
Westmeath SFC: Coralstown Kinnegad Looking For Back To Back Wins
Jack Cooney's side are unbeaten so far.
Tullamore Half Marathon To Take Place This Saturday
Around 1400 runners are expected to participate.
Tailteann Cup Should Be The Target For New Offaly - Brian Gavin
Mike Solan is to take charge of the Offaly Footballers.
Mike Solan Appointed Offaly Football Manager
Solan will be ratified at a County Board meeting next month.
Ella Cantwell Learns Tee Off Time For Irish Open Debut
The Offaly golfer will be action from tomorrow morning.
Westmeath SHC: Raharney Look Hungry - Alan Mangan
Raharney have won all four of their opening games.
Five Midlands Players Selected For WXV Global Series Squad
The Irish team will begin their campaign next month.
Westmeath SHC: Raharney In Positive Position Heading Into Final Round
The 15-time winners are aiming to reach the final for the first time since 2023.
Athlone Town Leapfrog Wexford In First Division Table
Town moved above the South Leinster side thanks to their victory on Friday.
Laois SFC: Killeshin Make History To Book Quarter-Final Spot
Stradbally, Ballyroan Abbey and O'Dempsey's all booked their place in the next round.
Offaly SHC: Wins For Shinrone, Tullamore, Birr And Kilcormac Killoughey
Round five games will occur in two weeks.
