Instead they laboured in the first half against a Costa Rica side who were hammered 7-0 by Spain, then defender Keysher Fuller scored in the 81st minute with a deflected strike on the counterattack.
It was Costa Rica's first shot on target at this World Cup and left them, leaders Spain and Japan all on three points.
Spain were due to take on Germany later on Sunday in a group widely seen as the toughest at the tournament.
"These players did amazing things today. I will not talk about technique or tactics. Today I need to value and appreciate what they have done to get this win," said Suarez, whose side meets Germany on Thursday.
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