An overwhelmed Tamika Mkandawire was "lost for words" after taking his side back to the Football League.
Interviewed by Spy Sports, the Hereford United captain, said he thought "we were going to lose at one stage."
Asked when he knew the game was won:
"Not until the final whistle. When the final whistle went - massive relief, massive relief."
With Hereford United supporters celebrating in the background and singing 'the Whites are going up' the captain admitted he couldn't wait to get his hands on the trophy.
Tamika was presented with the Nationwide Man of the Match