In soccer, a goal is only considered scored if the entire ball crosses the goal line between the goalposts and beneath the crossbar.
To clarify the scenarios you mentioned:
- If the ball hits the outside of the net, it means the ball did not go in the goal, so it is not a goal.
- If the ball crosses the goal line (between the posts) and enters the net correctly (inside the net), it is a goal.
- If the ball hits the goal post, it may either remain in play or rebound back into the field, but it is not a goal unless it crosses the line between the posts.
Therefore, the correct answer to your question is that a goal is scored only when the entire ball crosses the goal line. If any other situation applies (like hitting the outside of the net or goal post), it is not a goal.
So the answer is: None of the above for when a goal is not scored.