Both federations could face sanctions for fans from their countries “throwing objects and setting off fireworks”, a statement read.
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“We appeal to the Croatian government, and Uefa as well, to join us in the fight against the hooligans, to finally eradicate this evil that wants to cast a shadow over everything the Vatreni present on the field of play”.
The country’s president called the fans “enemies of Croatia” and “haters of their own squad and country”.
The Croatian federation has a chequered recent disciplinary record.
Referee Mark Clattenburg was forced to pause the game and, while Croatia’s players sought to calm their fans, there were ugly scenes in the stands as some supporters scuffled with each other.
Uefa has confirmed it will investigate the incident.
It was reported HNS had recieved a “tip-off” there would be violence in the 85th minute of the game.
“Inefficacy and lack of will to at least start resolving the problem incited the hooligans to continue with such acts”, he said.
Croatia then had to fend off a number of Czech chances in a lengthy stoppage time, but the match ended level and the teams shared the points.
European football’s governing body has also charged Turkey following incidents during their match against Spain.
Russian Federation already risk being thrown out of the tournament after being handed a suspended disqualification following disturbances inside the Stade Velodrome in Marseille during their 1-1 draw with England on Saturday and Croatia – already facing disciplinary action over disturbances during their opener against Turkey – could face the same threat.
Croatia’s football association (HNS) said it had warned UEFA And French police that there could be trouble during the game.
Rosický, who has scored 23 goals in 105 worldwide appearances, is going to remain in France and support his team-mates as they look to advance to the round of 16 from Group D. They drew a Nazi swastika symbol on a pitch before a Euro qualifier against Italy previous year.
Any attempt to kick Croatia out of the tournament or World Cup qualifying will be a victory for the fans who set off the flares and a defeat for the law-abiding majority.
Hooliganism has increased over the past four years since former Croatian worldwide Davor Suker took over the reins of the federation.
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“I knew we needed a point against Croatia, so I pushed it to the maximum”.
