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:
Panthers Aiming To Extend Perfect Record
Jack Scully's outfit is one of two to hold a perfect record this season.
Razor Thin Margins In KK v Castletown Geoghegan - Gerry Buckley
Both clubs have plenty reason to believe it could be their year.
Tullamore Need "Triple Layered Duvet" Blanket Defence For Cuala Contest
Nigel Dunne looks forward to the Offaly champions meeting with Cuala in Dublin.
Garrycastle Playing For Leinster Final Place
It could be uniquely successful weekend for Westmeath football.
Panthers Hunting For Third Super League Win
The Portlaoise outfit are looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss last time out.
Tommy Fitzgerald Announced As New Laois Hurling Manager
It's expected he'll be ratified officially on Monday.
Offaly's Izuchukwu In Line For Senior International Debut
The former Tullamore RFC man is expected to be named in Andy Farrell's matchday squad.
Kilcormac Braced For "Top Class" Castletown Geoghegan
Shane Hand looks forward to the meeting of the champions of Westmeath and Offaly.
"One Of The Greatest Footballers To Play The Game" - Nigel Dunne Pays Tribute To Brian Fenton
The Offaly footballer reflects on Brian Fenton's retirement from inter-county football.
Two Midlands Clubs Appear On The Podium In Senior Cross Country Championships
The event too place in Fermanagh last weekend.
Ireland Have A Lot To Work On Following Narrow Victory - Henshaw
Ireland played Argentina in Dublin on Friday.
We're Coming Right Just On Time - Paddy Dowdall
The St Loman's manager has watched his side romp to two clear wins in the Leinster championship.
Westmeath And Offaly Fighters Win National Boxing Crowns
Brian Kennedy and Jason Nevin are returning to the midlands as national champions.
Hand "Thrilled" With KK's Leinster Win
The Offaly champions ran five point winners over St Mullin's of Carlow.
St Brigid's Crowned Leinster Champions In Tullamore
The Laois club held on under intense pressure from Naas on Sunday.
Clara's Shane Lowry Bags Third Place Finish At DP World Tour Championship
Rory McIlroy took the Race To Dubai title for a record sixth time.
Castletown Geoghegan Success Down To Years Of Hard Work - Alan Mangan
Mangan's side caused shockwaves across Leinster after knocking out Kilkenny champions Thomastown.
Westmeath Club Deliver Plans On New Pitches
A decision on the plans will be made early in the new year.
Gleeson Steps Down As Laois Manager Following Cancer Diagnosis
The former Antrim boss recently received the news after breaking his arm in an accident.
Women's Super League: Panthers Welcome Killester To St Mary's Hall
Tip-off on Saturday is at 7pm.
